Compassionate CNA: Direct Patient Care in SNF

Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care in a Skilled Nursing Facility under licensed nursing supervision.

You will assist with hygiene, daily living activities, vital signs, and basic treatments, while ensuring safety and comfort for patients. Strong communication and adherence to infection control procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a CNA required.
• 3-6 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and other daily living activities.
• Provides basic care such as changing linens, assisting with repositioning, and providing mobility support.
• Measures and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Documents patient care activities accurately and promptly, maintaining confidentiality in accordance with healthcare regulations.
• Supports patient nutrition by serving meals, assisting with feeding, and monitoring intake and output.
• Maintains patient safety by ensuring the proper use of restraints, following infection control protocols, and implementing fall prevention measures.
• Assists with basic treatments such as applying nonsterile dressings, ice packs, and heat treatments as directed by nursing staff.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure a positive care experience and address patient needs.
• Participates in ongoing training and education to maintain CNA certification and stay updated on best practices in patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

CNA experience

Communication skills

Infection control

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care in a Skilled Nursing Facility under licensed nursing supervision.

You will assist with hygiene, daily living activities, vital signs, and basic treatments, while ensuring safety and comfort for patients. Strong communication and adherence to infection control procedures are essential.