CNA - Geriatrics

EGA Associates, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

EGA Associates, LLC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patients in geriatrics and extended care. The CNA will assist with personal hygiene, ADLs, and comfort measures under supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring safety and well-being.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, documenting data, and providing emotional support while maintaining confidentiality and following hospital standards. This is an anticipated opportunity aligned with VA-related extended care services.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in good standing.
• 1 year of recent experience.
• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and infection control.
• Ability to assist with ADLs and provide compassionate care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care & Hygiene: Assist bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaving; support bathroom mobility; assist with showers.
• ADLs: Serve meals, feed as needed, assist ambulation, turning, positioning, provide nourishment between meals.
• Adjunct Care: Administer enemas, douches, dressings, preps, ice/heat, sitz baths; apply restraints as directed.
• Monitoring & Documentation: Check vital signs and weight; record intake/output; perform glucose monitoring.
• Patient Comfort & Support: Transport patients; respond to call lights; provide emotional support.
• Compliance & Confidentiality: Complete documentation; follow policies; maintain confidentiality; follow Joint Commission standards.
• Special Assignments: Provide one-to-one observation, including virtual observation, as required.

Skills

CNA certification

1 year experience

patient care

ADLs assistance

communication skills

documentation skills

Job description

Future Opportunity!

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to patients/residents by assisting with personal hygiene, daily living activities, comfort measures, ambulation, and vital sign monitoring. Working under the guidance of a Licensed Nurse, the CNA plays a key role in delivering comprehensive health services and ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Department: Geriatrics & Extended Care

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in good standing.
• 1 year of recent experience
• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and infection control.
• Ability to assist with ADLs and provide compassionate care.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care & Hygiene
  • Assist patients with bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaving.
  • Help patients travel to the bathroom and provide support for showers and baths.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Serve meals and assist with feeding as necessary.
  • Support ambulation, turning, and positioning of patients.
  • Provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Adjunct Care
  • Administer enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
  • Apply restraints as directed.
• Monitoring & Documentation
  • Check vital signs and weight; perform urine testing.
  • Record and document intake and output in appropriate forms and electronic medical records.
  • Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring.
• Patient Comfort & Support
  • Transport patients and respond promptly to call lights and requests.
  • Report observations of patient condition to nursing supervisor.
  • Provide emotional support and comfort measures.
• Compliance & Confidentiality
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
  • Follow hospital policies, procedures, and professional standards.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as The Joint Commission standards.
• Special Assignments
  • Provide one-to-one observation, including virtual observation, as required.

Geriatrics & Extended Care Specialty Responsibilities

As part of the Geriatrics and Extended Care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to older adults and long-term care residents. This includes:

• Personal Care & Daily Living Support
  • Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting to maintain dignity and comfort.
  • Support ambulation and mobility to prevent falls and promote independence.
  • Provide fresh water, nourishment, and assist with feeding as needed.
• Comfort & Emotional Support
  • Offer companionship and emotional reassurance to residents and families.
  • Respond promptly to call lights and requests, ensuring residents feel safe and cared for.
• Health Monitoring
  • Check and record vital signs, weight, and intake/output.
  • Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring as directed.
  • Report changes in condition or behavior to the nursing supervisor immediately.
• Specialized Care
  • Assist with nonsterile dressings, therapeutic baths, and routine skin care.
  • Support residents with continence care, including catheter and colostomy assistance.
  • Provide comfort measures for residents nearing end-of-life, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe environment.
  • Follow all VA, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as The Joint Commission standards.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

This is an anticipated opportunity. EGA is currently identifying qualified candidates in support of a potential future contract. The position is contingent upon contract award, client approval, funding availability, and successful completion of all applicable screening, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.