Certified Nursing Assistant — Acute Care & Patient Support

Kindred; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in delivering patient care in a long-term acute care setting. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and performing basic clinical tasks under RN oversight.

Responsibilities include vital signs, room preparation, admission/discharge assistance, and ensuring patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Approximate travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, personal care and emotional support.
• Performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, BP, and intake/output; documents.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers; ensures cleanliness and comfort.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system; responds appropriately.
• Under RN direction, performs routine treatment procedures; assists with restraints as needed.
• Assists with feeding and meal tray setup.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Organization & prioritization

Attendance & reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in delivering patient care in a long-term acute care setting. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and performing basic clinical tasks under RN oversight.

Responsibilities include vital signs, room preparation, admission/discharge assistance, and ensuring patient comfort.