CNA: Direct Patient Care & Vital Signs Expert

Catholic Health Services; Golf Estates (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services in Florida seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant under direct supervision of a licensed nurse to provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include taking and recording vital signs, assisting with ADLs, distributing nourishments, communicating changes to nurses, responding to call lights, and ensuring patient safety. Requires active Florida CNA certification, CPR, and 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Active Florida CNA certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for ALF if applicable.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Computer skills to document services and care.
• Must read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, BP, height, weight).
• Assist with personal hygiene and ADLs and document care.
• Distribute nourishments and water as scheduled or requested.
• Notify nurse of any change in patient condition.
• Respond to call lights within established timeframes.
• Maintain patient safety at all times.
• Follows nurse instructions; provides floor orientation as needed.
• Floats to other units as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

English literacy

Patient communication

Computer literacy

Education

CPR certification

Tools

Medication Administration Training

Job description

Catholic Health Services in Florida seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant under direct supervision of a licensed nurse to provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include taking and recording vital signs, assisting with ADLs, distributing nourishments, communicating changes to nurses, responding to call lights, and ensuring patient safety. Requires active Florida CNA certification, CPR, and 1 year of experience.