Certified Nursing Assistant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver essential care to elderly patients in their homes. This role entails supporting daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and performing medical tasks under RN guidance. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in elderly care and the required certifications, including CNA and Basic Life Support (BLS). Join a compassionate team focused on enhancing the lives of those you serve in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CNA program or have relevant experience
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities
• Observe and document patient conditions accurately
• Assist with medical tasks under RN supervision

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Mobility and ambulation

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Education

Highschool Grad or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CNA Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Part Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Portsmouth, VA.

Location: Portsmouth, Virginia

Status: Part Time (20 hrs/wk)

Shift: First

Hours: Day Shifts, No set hours for part time

Overview

Provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

One of the following programs is acceptable for education: Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Education

• Highschool Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• CNA
• BLS (Required within 90 days)
• Valid Driver's License

Experience

The CNA must be comfortable with providing care to elderly patients inside their personal residence. The CNA must have experience (professional or personal) taking care of an elderly patient.

Must have reliable transportation for this position as it requires travel to patients' homes.

• Patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living
• Vital signs, mobility and ambulation
• Phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal
• Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse
• Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner

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