CNA

Kadima at Palmyra; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima at Palmyra in Latrobe, PA is seeking experienced CNAs to join our compassionate care team. You will interact with patients, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help ensure comfort and safety under nursing supervision.

We value teamwork, empathy, clear communication, and the ability to perform under pressure. CNA certification is required; full-time and part-time roles are available in our facility, with patient-centered care as the core focus.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required and active in state.
• Excellent communication and bedside manner with patients and families.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Bedside manner

Empathy

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Job description

We are looking for experienced and New Graduate CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) to become a part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The C.N.A (S) will interact directly with patients, providing comfort and transportation, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for dedicated, compassionate and energetic individuals 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 mealsHelp 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 and termsC.N.A Skills:Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectivelyGood communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy (“bedside manner”) High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations with a cool headJob Types:Full-time, Part-timeLicense:CNA (Required)