Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bethesda Health Group, Inc; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to provide essential patient care and support. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities, documenting care, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient well-being.

Benefits

403b

Daily Pay

Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification required.
• CPR certification needed within six months.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care-related support and documents appropriately.
• Responds promptly to call lights and resident needs.
• Maintains effective relationships with team members.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

Summary

Provides patient care-related support including services related to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by the Charge Nurse, following established departmental guidelines. Documents appropriately into patient records based on skill level, adhering to standards and guidelines. Upon admission, completes personal belongings sheet, records height, weight, and vital signs, orients new residents to the facility and unit, ensures residents receive an ID band, and provides a labeled admission kit. Responds promptly to call lights and resident needs. Completes rounds as assigned and throughout the shift. Turns and repositions residents every 2 hours; seated residents every hour. Takes vital signs and weights accurately, reports to the Charge Nurse promptly. Ensures proper application of slings, splints, braces, and other devices as per orders. Measures intake and output accurately, relays information at shift change. Performs procedures like Sitz baths, moist packs, isolation techniques as instructed. Maintains supplies and equipment, alerts staff of needs. Enters charge items as per protocol. Completes required continuing education and in-services, accepts reassignments, and updates the Charge Nurse. Maintains effective relationships with team members, handles confidential information discreetly. Gives shift report and participates in rounds. May be assigned additional duties.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred, but not required.
• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state of employment.
• CPR certification required or willing to obtain within six months.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to manage time and organize daily tasks.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift heavy objects, and assist with patient transfers using proper techniques.
• Manual dexterity and coordination for working with patients and equipment.
• Ability to perform documentation accurately, either handwritten or via tape recorder.
• Visual acuity, including color distinction.

Pay range: $16.08 - $25.24 per hour

Category: CNA