CNA

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Providence, RI is seeking a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant to perform nursing procedures and basic patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes assisting with personal needs, comfort, and routine tasks to support the staff nurse.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, document care, prepare equipment, and maintain safety and infection control standards. The position requires strong English skills, reliability, and compassionate patient interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Training program.
• Rhode Island CNA license and CPR certification required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical care and assessment as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, and feeding; documents care provided.
• Prepares and checks equipment and supplies; uses resources safely and efficiently.
• Observes and communicates changes in patient condition to the staff nurse or supervisor.
• Collaborates with health care team and supports QA activities.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; adheres to hospital policies and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-services.

Skills

CNA training

English proficiency

Rhode Island license

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant Training program

Job description

Job Summary

The CNA performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks under the general supervision of a professional staff nurse. Attends to personal needs and comfort of patients and performs a variety of other duties to assist the staff nurse responsible for these patients. The Nurse's Aide, although supervised, proceeds alone on routine tasks, referring questionable situations to the appropriate staff nurse or nursing supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding,and provides written reports for the patient's medical record on care provided.
• Prepares and checks equipment/supplies and utilizes resources and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Observes and communications changes in the patient's condition to the staff nurseand/or nursing supervisor.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team.
• Supports unit-based Quality Assurance activities and maintains established hospitaland departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy and responds appropriatelyto verbal and non-verbal behavior of patients, family, visitors, and hospital personnel.
• Participates in educational programs and in-services meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.

Requirements

High school graduate and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Training program required. Must maintain a current Rhode Island Department of Health CNA license and CPR certification. Must be at least 18 years old. Proficiency in the English language required

Internal Posting Period: 9/23/2026 - 10/2/2026

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.