CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PRN)

D&K Superior Staffing; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN to join their team in Alexandria, Louisiana. Key responsibilities include assisting residents with daily activities, maintaining a clean environment, and reporting patient conditions to the nursing staff. Applicants must possess a state certification as a nursing assistant and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position requires a compassionate individual with strong communication skills and a genuine desire to work with the elderly. BLS certification is also needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic practices essential for patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to work with the elderly in a compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hourly rounds to monitor patients.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Report changes in residents' condition to nursing staff.
• Assist residents to and from social activities.

Skills

Knowledge of basic nursing techniques

Proficiency in obtaining vital signs

Tolerance and patience

Empathy and concern for patients

Ability to follow instructions

Strong work ethic

Engaging personality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State certification as a nursing assistant

BLS certification

Job description

About the job CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PRN)

Our company is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in hourly rounds
• Keeping the patients rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds
• Answering patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient
• Maintaining unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
• Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs
• Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members
• Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed
• Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
• A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat)
• Reports faulty equipment and safety hazards to the Nurse in charge immediately
• Helps residents to and from social and dining activities and encourages their participation
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Immediately reports any accidents and unusual occurrences to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Supervisor
• Participates in in-service education and training and outside professional development as needed to keep in current with trends in the industry
• Observes and reports all changes in a residents condition immediately to the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager

Requirements:

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and proficiency obtaining vital signs
• Current BLS
• Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• State certification as a nursing assistant mandatory
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant
• Functional literacy in English is required
• High school diploma or GED with further training to achieve certification
• Able to work schedule as postedDemonstrates a strong work ethic and willingness to comply with policies and procedures
• Able to follow spoken and written instructions
• Genuine desire to work with the elderly
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
• An up-beat and engaging personality
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stand as needed