CNA

Sarahbush; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Kentucky is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential patient care and assist with daily activities alongside LPNs and RNs. You will monitor vital signs, support meals and hygiene, and help transport patients across shifts.

This role requires a high school diploma and BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire; CNA certification or RN program progress is preferred. Compensation starts at $18.68 per hour, with pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• BLS or CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• CNA certification or RN program start is preferred by Sarah Bush Lincoln.

Responsibilities

• Assists in Activities of Daily Living and mobility (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, ambulating, repositioning).
• Prepares rooms, completes inventory checklists, records vital signs and weight, and completes CNA portion of education checklist.
• Documents and reports patient conditions, complaints of pain, changes in patient status, and adverse reactions.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment for patients; changes bed linen and cleans surfaces; assists with rounds between shifts.
• Provides nutritional support: serves water, assists with meals, and records intake.
• Performs daily hygiene tasks and responds promptly to patient call lights.
• Transports patients safely and handles necessary documents and equipment for treatment.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Daily living assistance

Patient transport

Communication with care team

Education

High School Diploma

BLS or CPR certification

CNA or RN program start

Job description

## CNAApplylocations: Fayette County Hospitalposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104998**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**CNA**Job Description**Provides basic care to patients and assists them with daily activities; providing comfort, transportation and vital sign monitoring along with other patient care interventions in collaboration with an LPN or RN.as needed - shifts varyPay based on experience starting at $18.68**Responsibilities**Assists in Activities of Daily Living (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, ambulating, repositioning, etc.), Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedures including preparing room, completing inventory checklist, taking vital signs and weight, and completing CNA portion of education checklist., Documents and reports patient's condition, complaints of pain, changes in patient status, refusals of care, adverse reactions, behaviors, etc., Lifts and turns with proper and safe body mechanics and with available resources. Follows transfers orders regarding number of assistance and how to be transferred (gait belt, sit to stand, or full body lift)., Maintains a safe, clean environment for patients including changing bed linen, straightening room, cleaning overbed table and bedside table, taking out trash, etc., Makes rounds with off going shift and with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition. , Meets patients nutritional needs by: providing water, preparing patient for meals, checking and passing trays, assisting and feeding patients as needed, recording amount eaten, complying with dietary restrictions, assuring that snacks are delivered, consumed and recorded. Contacts Food Service if patient preference/needs are a concern. , Performs/assists with daily hygiene to include but not limited to: bathing, hands/face washing, hair care, shaving, oral hygiene, peri care, foley care, nail care, grooming, glasses, dentures, and hearing aides., Responds to patient's call light and other indicators for assistance promptly and courteously and follows through to meet patients' needs., Signs patient in/out on unit appropriately and informs team leader. , Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, and intake/output. Collects urine and stool specimens and takes to the laboratory., Transports patients timely, safely, and with any necessary materials/documents/isolation equipment needed to treat/diagnose. **Requirements**High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CNA or completion of 1st semester of RN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$18.68 - $28.95Pay based on experience### About UsWhen you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! *We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area.*