Compassionate CNA: Long-Term Care Support

Kindred; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in providing patient care in assigned areas. This role assists with activities of daily living, monitors patients, and supports basic clinical care under the direction of registered nurses.

Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, preparing rooms for admissions, and assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and activities of daily living as directed by nursing staff.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, BP, and intake/output; document promptly.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers; maintain clean, comfortable environment.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and protect patient belongings.
• Answer call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond as appropriate.
• Under RN direction, perform routine treatment procedures (e.g., enemas, heat/cold therapy).
• Assist with restraints as directed by RN and ensure proper position and alignment.
• Assist RN/LPN with more complex patient treatments.
• Serve and remove patient meal trays; assist with feeding as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Basic computer knowledge

Attendance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in providing patient care in assigned areas. This role assists with activities of daily living, monitors patients, and supports basic clinical care under the direction of registered nurses.

Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, preparing rooms for admissions, and assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges.