Certified Nursing Assistant

Premier Healthcare Service; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver exceptional patient care and support. The ideal candidate will possess state certification and a nursing degree, ensuring the highest quality of assistance in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include aiding with daily activities, recording vital signs, and maintaining communication with healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a state nursing assistant certification.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical support for daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Measure and record vital signs and food intake.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff and patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Independence

Personal Hygiene

Computer Skills

Education

State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Nursing degree from a CNA program

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are a growing company and have multiple roles open for a skilled CNA. You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification and a nursing degree from a recognized CNA program.

CNA Responsibilities:

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

CNA Requirements:

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association).
• Nursing degree from a CNA program.
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current identification.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Excellent personal hygiene.

ALL SHIFTS NEEDED: 6:45am- 3:15pm , 2:45pm-11:15pm, 10:45am-7;15am

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