Certified Nursing Assistant

TEEMA GROUP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA GROUP in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality, hands-on care to Veterans/Members in a supportive healthcare environment. This role emphasizes comfort, dignity, safety, and quality of life while collaborating with licensed nursing staff.

If you are passionate about patient-centered care and thrive in a team-oriented setting, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in the State of Arizona.
• Knowledge of para-professional nursing principles and patient care techniques.
• Ability to safely use and maintain basic medical equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterans/Members with ADLs such as transfers, ambulation, bathing, dressing, toileting, eating and personal hygiene.
• Support simple therapeutic exercises to maintain strength, mobility, and flexibility.
• Assist nursing staff with basic medical procedures and post-surgical care.
• Monitor and document vital signs, intake/output, and specimen collection.
• Accurately complete medical records and basic reports.
• Assist with dining services and provide mealtime assistance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment and change linens as needed.
• Respond promptly to patient requests per the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Assist in emergency situations following policies and procedures.
• Transport Veterans/Members to appointments and assist with light clerical duties.
• Participate in QAPI and AMS initiatives with huddles and standardized work practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care principles

Basic medical equipment handling

Documentation accuracy

ADLs support

Education

Arizona CNA certification

Job description

Location: Arizona
Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time (various shifts available)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality, hands-on care to Veterans/Members in a supportive healthcare environment. This role is essential in promoting comfort, dignity, safety, and quality of life while working closely with licensed nursing staff.

If you are passionate about patient-centered care and thrive in a team-oriented setting, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a CNA, you will support daily care needs while assisting clinical staff with essential services, including:

Assist Veterans/Members with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as transfers, ambulation, bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, and personal hygiene

Support simple therapeutic exercises to maintain strength, mobility, and flexibility

Assist nursing staff with basic medical procedures including treatments, post-surgical care, suppositories, enemas, and post-mortem care

Monitor and document physical and mental status, including vital signs, intake/output, and specimen collection

Accurately complete medical records, worksheets, and basic reports

Assist with dining services, including transporting residents, explaining menu options, and providing mealtime assistance

Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment, including changing linens and bedding

Respond promptly to patient requests in accordance with the Resident Bill of Rights

Assist in emergency situations following established policies and procedures

Transport Veterans/Members to appointments and assist with light clerical duties as needed

Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Arizona Management System (AMS) initiatives, including huddles, problem-solving, and standardized work practices

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of Arizona

Knowledge of para-professional nursing principles and patient care techniques

Ability to safely use and maintain basic medical equipment

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or Veteran care settings

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Commitment to maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and hygienic care environment

Willingness to learn and apply Arizona Management System (AMS) practices

Why Join Us

Meaningful work supporting Veterans and Members

Stable organization with structured care processes

Opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and patient outcomes