CNA Days 7A-7P

COX HEALTHCARE LTD; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

COX HEALTHCARE LTD in Broken Arrow, OK is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide outstanding patient care and daily living support. You will work under supervision to help patients with mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and monitoring vital signs, ensuring safety and dignity.

Applicants must hold state CNA certification, be comfortable using a computer, and communicate well with staff in a fast-paced environment. A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold state CNA certification.
• Ability to think and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Reviewing dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences to ensure appropriate meals.
• Obtaining information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions.
• Measuring and recording intake and output and reporting changes.
• Recording vital signs as requested.
• Examining patients for issues requiring medical care.
• Reminding patients to take medications and supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior to nurses.
• Staying up to date on CNA training and facility policy.

Skills

Independent thinking

Staff communication

Computer literacy

Personal hygiene

Education

State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification and a nursing degree from a recognized CNA program.

Duties

• Providing great patient care.


• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.


• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.


• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.


• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.


• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.


• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.


• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.


• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.


• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.


• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.


• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.


• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.


• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.


• High School graduate or equivalent.


• Current identification.


• Comfortable using a computer.


• Excellent personal hygiene.

Physical Requirements

This job requires good physical and mental health. Physical activities may include lifting up to fifty pounds, rotating and assisting residents who are partially or totally dependent.