CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

CommuCon; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Waterville, Maine, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist patients with daily activities and medical procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong medical documentation skills and experience in home care or hospital settings. Duties include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. This position offers a rewarding opportunity in a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Strong medical documentation skills to accurately record patient information.
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
• Experience in home care or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Administering medications as directed by healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong medical documentation skills

Knowledge of primary care principles

Experience in home care or hospital settings

Proficiency in performing basic medical procedures

Ability to perform venipuncture

Experience working with children in a healthcare setting

Job description

About the job CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Duties

• Assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Assisting with medical procedures such as suture removal, IV infusion, and ventilator management
• Administering medications as directed by healthcare professionals
• Assisting with patient transfers and mobility
• Providing emotional support to patients and their families
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients

Skills

• Strong medical documentation skills to accurately record patient information
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
• Experience in home care or hospital settings
• Proficiency in performing basic medical procedures such as suture removal, IV infusion, ventilator management, and inhalation therapy
• Ability to perform venipuncture for blood draws and other diagnostic tests
• Experience working with children in a healthcare setting is preferred

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the healthcare facility.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care to patients and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.