Compassionate CNA: Daily Living & Basic Patient Care

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide/Certified Nurse Aide to support non-acutely ill patients under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager or delegate. The role focuses on daily living activities, basic nursing care, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, taking vital signs, documenting observations, ensuring infection control, and supporting mobility and feeding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of Nursing Assistant course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients.
• Obtain and document vital signs; notify nurse of changes.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility; follow Safe Handling of Patients procedures.
• Assist with meals and accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Donn and doff PPE; follow infection control basics.
• Attend in-service education programs to maintain skills.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, or discharges.
• Accompany patients to outside appointments as assigned.
• Record intake/output and manage supplies as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Feeding patients

Infection control

PPE usage

Observation & reporting

Nurse Aide duties

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant course

Job description

Allied Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide/Certified Nurse Aide to support non-acutely ill patients under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager or delegate. The role focuses on daily living activities, basic nursing care, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, taking vital signs, documenting observations, ensuring infection control, and supporting mobility and feeding.