CNA

Project Redirect; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Redirect in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personalized care to residents. You will assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility, while supporting the healthcare team.

The role involves monitoring vital signs, administering medications under supervision, documenting changes, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Experience as a CNA is preferred and CNA certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED (proof required).
• Completion of state-approved CNA education and training program.
• CNA certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• High level of patience, empathy and compassion.
• Excellent observation and communication skills.
• Basic computer and note-taking skills (record keeping).
• Ability to work long hours on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to patients; help them eat and drink if necessary
• Help bathe, groom, and dress the patient
• Reposition and turn bedridden patients; assist those who need help walking or assistance transporting in wheelchairs
• Keep rooms clean and sterile and change soiled bedding and bedpans
• Take vital signs daily and record patient eating habits and bodily functions, reporting any drastic changes to a nurse or physician
• Dispense medicine to ensure proper dosages
• Transport medical equipment in and out of rooms according to patient requirements

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Observation

Record keeping

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA education program

CNA Certification

Job description

Certified Nurse Assistant Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled, experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide personalized care to our residents. In collaboration with our healthcare team, you will assist our patients with everyday tasks, such as bathing, getting dressed, eating meals, and going to the restroom. You will also administer medications, ensuring they take the proper dosages, monitor their behavior and mood, and document any significant changes to their actions or health. We prefer candidates who have at least one year of experience in the health care field.

Certified Nurse Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve meals to patients; help them eat and drink if necessary
• Help bathe, groom, and dress the patient
• Reposition and turn bedridden patients; assist those who need help walking or assistance transporting in wheelchairs
• Keep rooms clean and sterile and change soiled bedding and bedpans
• Take vital signs daily and record patient eating habits and bodily functions, reporting any drastic changes to a nurse or physician
• Dispense medicine to ensure proper dosages
• Transport medical equipment in and out of rooms according to patient requirements

Certified Nurse Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent (GED)
• Completion of state-approved CNA education and training program
• CNA certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• High level of patience, empathy, and compassion
• Excellent observation and communication skills
• Basic computer and note-taking skills (record keeping)
• Ability to work long hours on your feet