CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Catholic Health Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Miami is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and ensure comfort and safety. Key responsibilities include recording vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates must hold an active CNA certification in Florida and preferably have at least one year of experience. This role demands strong communication and patient care skills, with CPR certification required.

Qualifications

• Clear and active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in Florida.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Record and report vital signs.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Communicate changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs recording

Communication

Hygiene assistance

Computer skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

CPR certification

Job description

Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse will provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Summary & Objective

Essential Functions

• Takes and records Vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.
• Performs/Assists with the personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADL’s) and documents as needed.
• Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.
• Communicates any change in patients and/or resident condition to nurse during each shift.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
• Maintains patient and/or resident safety at all times.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Follows the instructions of the nurse in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides floor orientation to new employees as needed.
• Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
• Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Clear and Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida
• Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for Assisted Living Facility (ALF) if applicable
• CPR certification
• 1 year experience preferred
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language