CNA Certified

Poplar Springs Nursing Center; Mississippi; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Springs Nursing Center in Mississippi seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential patient care in a long-term care setting. You will assist residents with daily living activities and monitor vital signs, reporting changes to the Registered Nurse.

You will collaborate with the nursing staff to promote patient comfort and safety, maintain infection control protocols, and document care clearly for timely communication with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in patient care and vital signs monitoring.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion toward patients.
• Effective time management abilities.
• Teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately
• Support patient mobility using appropriate aids and perform extensive physical assistance and lifting
• Maintain strict infection control protocols
• Document medical information clearly and timely
• Sanitize medical equipment regularly
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
• Monitor patient safety and respond appropriately to risks

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

CNA training program

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide essential patient care services within a long-term care facility, supporting residents with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. Reporting directly to a Registered Nurse, the CNA will play a critical role in monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and maintaining infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately
• Support patient mobility using appropriate aids and perform extensive physical assistance and lifting
• Maintain strict infection control protocols
• Document medical information clearly and timely
• Sanitize medical equipment regularly
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
• Monitor patient safety and respond appropriately to risks

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in patient care and vital signs monitoring
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion toward patients
• Effective time management abilities
• Teamwork orientation

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program