CNA Sitter: Patient Care & Observation

Boston Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Free parking

Transit subsidy

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under nursing direction in a fast-paced unit. The role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and reliable teamwork to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include observing patients, documenting changes, and notifying providers promptly. The CNA will assist with feeding, ADLs, and basic nursing duties while maintaining infection control practices and accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Maryland CNA certification/registration required.
• Heart Saver (CPR Certification) needed.

Responsibilities

• Observes the patient(s) in the room, never leaving the patient’s side without replacement, nursing direction and reporting off to nurse or other care provider.
• Perform all duties within the scope of position to support the unit as needed.
• Documents patient changes, within scope of position.
• Maintains a safe environment by removing any dangerous items and assessing the environment.
• Notifies care providers when the patient(s)' condition or behavior changes or needs care, using the call system
• Notifies care providers when leaving patient unattended.
• Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self and to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and supplies.
• Contributes to the development of nursing care plans through frequent and accurate oral and written reports of occurrences and observances.
• Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures on sitter sheets.
• Assists patients with feeding, ADLs, bathing, toilet, etc. if necessary, and collects trays at end of meal.
• Documenting VS in EPIC

Skills

English reading/writing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (Maryland Board of Nursing)

Job description

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under nursing direction in a fast-paced unit. The role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and reliable teamwork to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include observing patients, documenting changes, and notifying providers promptly. The CNA will assist with feeding, ADLs, and basic nursing duties while maintaining infection control practices and accurate