Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

West haven center for nursing and rehabilitation; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking skilled CNAs to join our compassionate care team. The CNA will interact directly with patients, provide comfort and transportation, monitor vital signs and assist with daily living needs.

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, energetic individual to be a vital link between patients and the nurses and facility staff, adhering to policies and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date CNA certificate required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities including delivering meals, turning and ambulating patients, and providing water and nourishment.
• Help patients with personal hygiene including bedpans, baths, shampoos and showers.
• Provide adjunct care such as ice packs, non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths.
• Check vital signs and record information in the patient’s chart.
• Assist nurses and other staff as needed.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies, procedures, and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

CNA skills

Compassionate care

Education

CNA certificate

Job description

West Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for skilled CNA's (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility's compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort and transportation, 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.

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

• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards

Up to date CNA certificate required for consideration.