Certified Nursing Assistant (7a to 3:30P// 11p to 7:30A)

Lakeland Nursing; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Nursing is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their compassionate care-giving team. The role involves directly interacting with patients, providing daily living assistance, monitoring vital signs, and serving as a vital link between patients and healthcare staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma and CNA certification, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a CNA with state-approved training.
• Good communication skills for interacting with patients.
• Able to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities like meals and personal hygiene.
• Check vital signs and record information in patient charts.
• Provide adjunct care such as ice packs and therapeutic baths.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

We are looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility's compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities. This includes delivering meals to patients, turning and ambulating patients and providing plenty of fresh water, as well as extra nourishment between meals
• Help patients with personal hygiene. Provide patients with bedpans, help with baths, shampoos and showers
• Provide adjunct care for the patient, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths
• Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient's chart
• Assist the nurses and other staff as needed
• Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively
• High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations with a cool head

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy ("bedside manner")

Apply today for immediate consideration!

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