CNA: Compassionate Caregiver in Inpatient & Long-Term

Preferred Care Health Centers; Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Care Health Centers in New Jersey seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support residents in inpatient and long-term care settings. You will assist nursing staff with daily care tasks and help ensure comfort and well-being of patients.

Requirements include state CNA certification and experience in inpatient or long-term care; knowledge of medical terminology; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help

Qualifications

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) is required.
• Previous experience in inpatient settings or long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is essential.
• Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities or behavioral health challenges is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including ICU settings if required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Observing Residents
• Reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse
• Taking care of a Resident's personal hygiene, including bed bath, shaving etc.
• Setting up of meal trays, and documenting food/fluid intake
• Feeding Residents & serving nutritional supplements
• Making beds & keeping the Residents' space clean and tidy
• Transporting Residents within the Facility
• Turning bedridden residents to prevent bedsores
• Maintaining Confidentiality of all Resident & Facility data

Skills

CNA certification

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Job description

Preferred Care Health Centers in New Jersey seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support residents in inpatient and long-term care settings. You will assist nursing staff with daily care tasks and help ensure comfort and well-being of patients.

Requirements include state CNA certification and experience in inpatient or long-term care; knowledge of medical terminology; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help