CNA - Direct Patient Care & Vital Signs

Catholic Health Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services in Miami, FL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help with vital signs, personal care, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policies, and flexibility to float between units as needed. Florida certification, CPR, and basic computer skills are required, with 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear and Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida.
• CPR certification.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for ALF if applicable.
• Must read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records Vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.
• Performs/Assists with the personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADL’s) and documents as needed.
• Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.
• Communicates any change in patients and/or resident condition to nurse during each shift.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
• Maintains patient and/or resident safety at all times.
• Follows the instructions of the nurse in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides floor orientation to new employees as needed.
• Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
• Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Direct patient care

Nursing communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Tools

CPR certification

Computer skills

Job description

Catholic Health Services in Miami, FL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will help with vital signs, personal care, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policies, and flexibility to float between units as needed. Florida certification, CPR, and basic computer skills are required, with 1 year experience preferred.