Compassionate CNA: Direct Patient Care

3M HEALTHCARE; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist the professional nurse in delivering direct and indirect patient care under supervision. The role requires a HS diploma, CPR Heart Saver, a CNA certification, and current Maryland registration.

Preferred candidates will have at least 6 months of direct patient care experience and the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English while supporting patient comfort, safety, and basic activities of daily living.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR Heart Saver certification is required.
• CNA certification is required.
• Current Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners as CNA registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of the nurse.
• Uses proper infection prevention techniques.
• Performs and records delegated nursing care procedures.
• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to nursing personnel.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, etc.).
• Assists in patient mobility and turning, as needed.
• Transports medications as needed.
• Responds to patients' call lights promptly and relays information to nursing staff.

Skills

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Medication handling

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Heart Saver CPR Certification

CNA certification

Maryland CNA registration

Job description

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist the professional nurse in delivering direct and indirect patient care under supervision. The role requires a HS diploma, CPR Heart Saver, a CNA certification, and current Maryland registration.

Preferred candidates will have at least 6 months of direct patient care experience and the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English while supporting patient comfort, safety, and basic activities of daily living.