Certified Nursing Assistant

SGA Talent; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential hands-on care to patients. In this vital role, you will assist with daily living activities, monitor health changes, and ensure patients receive compassionate support. The position requires state certification and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Join a dynamic team committed to quality care and compassion, where your contributions are valued and appreciated. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a healthcare environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• State certified as a Nursing Assistant with hands-on patient care experience.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and monitor health changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Monitor and report changes in health and vital statistics.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassion

Monitoring Vital Signs

Mobility Assistance

Education

State Certification as a Nursing Assistant

Job description

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a state certified professional that provides direct, hands-on care to patients in various settings within healthcare. CNAs are tasked with assisting in the direct daily care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Nursing Assistants provide care associated with every aspect of a patient’s day to day living needs and is referred to as “activities of daily living”, or “ADLs”. In addition to ADLs, a CNA is also responsible for monitoring and reporting health changes to other staff members, and many other healthcare related tasks.

Many CNA job duties include:

1. Assisting patients with getting in and out of bed
2. Assisting patients with personal and oral hygiene
3. Performing basic movement exercises
4. Assisting in repositioning immobile patients
5. Serving meals and assisting patients with eating
6. Monitoring food, water, and medication intake
7. Taking and reporting vital statistics
8. Monitoring and reporting any behavior, health, or vital statistic changes
9. Assisting patients in mobility
10. Offering compassion to patients and loved ones
11. Traveling to multiple locations (for positions that require travel)
12. Ability to care for multiple patients at once