Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Essential Healthcare Management; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a skilled CNA to join our compassionate care team. The CNA will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help transport patients within the facility, acting as a vital link between patients and nursing staff.

Applicants must hold an up-to-date CNA certificate and demonstrate dedication, energy, and a compassionate approach to patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• Ability to provide patient comfort and assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities including meals, turning, ambulating, and providing water.
• Help patients with personal hygiene such as baths and showers.
• Provide adjunct care including ice packs and therapeutic baths.
• Check vital signs and record information in patient charts.
• Assist nurses and other staff as needed.
• Adhere to standards, policies, and Joint Commission requirements.

Skills

CNA

Patient 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.