Compassionate CNA: Direct Patient Care & Team Support

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a hospital setting. You will support ongoing care, communication, and safety for diverse patient groups, following care guidelines and privacy standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability to workload changes, and a commitment to professional growth while ensuring patient comfort and safety across age groups.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the RN.
• Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of the RN.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I course

BCLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a hospital setting. You will support ongoing care, communication, and safety for diverse patient groups, following care guidelines and privacy standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability to workload changes, and a commitment to professional growth while ensuring patient comfort and safety across age groups.