Certified Nursing Assistant

D&K Superior Staffing; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN in Opelousas, Louisiana. The role involves providing care by participating in hourly rounds, maintaining patient rooms, and assisting with daily activities. Candidates must be state certified nursing assistants, possess a high school diploma, and have strong empathy and communication skills. This position requires the ability to lift, push, and pull patients. The agency offers flexible scheduling to accommodate various needs.

Qualifications

• Basic nursing techniques and procedures knowledge.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hourly rounds and patient care.
• Maintain clean and orderly rooms.
• Report findings to nursing staff immediately.

Skills

Knowledge of basic nursing techniques

Empathy and concern

Ability to follow spoken and written instructions

Functional literacy in English

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State certification as a nursing assistant

Job description

About the job Certified Nursing Assistant

Our company is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in hourly rounds;
• Keeping the patients rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds;
• Answering patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient;
• Maintaining unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed;
• Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs;
• Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members;
• Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed;
• Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary;
• A well‑lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat);
• Reports faulty equipment and safety hazards to the Nurse in charge immediately;
• Helps residents to and from social and dining activities and encourages their participation;
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff;
• Immediately reports any accidents and unusual occurrences to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Supervisor;
• Participates in in‑service education and training and outside professional development as needed to keep in current with trends in the industry;
• Observes and reports all changes in a residents condition immediately to the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and proficiency obtaining vital signs;
• Current BLS;
• Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• State certification as a nursing assistant mandatory;
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant;
• Functional literacy in English is required;
• High school diploma or GED with further training to achieve certification;
• Able to work schedule as posted;
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and willingness to comply with policies and procedures;
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions;
• Genuine desire to work with the elderly;
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices;
• An up‑beat and engaging personality;
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stand as needed.