Compassionate CNA - PRN Patient Care Support

Northern Light Health; Pittsfield (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, ME is seeking a Nursing Support aide (CNA) on a PRN basis to assist with direct and indirect patient care under nursing staff direction. Responsibilities include feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients, and changing linens.

Applied candidates should have Maine CNA certification, BLS to be maintained, and a preferred 1 year healthcare setting experience. Documentation and safety adherence are essential to daily practice.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Maine.
• BLS certification is to be obtained prior to caring for patients and is to be kept current.
• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under direction of nursing staff.
• Performs duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens.
• May transfer or transport patients.
• Documents all aspects of patient care in a timely manner.
• Participates in unit quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNA

BLS

Vital Signs

ECG

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Job description

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, ME is seeking a Nursing Support aide (CNA) on a PRN basis to assist with direct and indirect patient care under nursing staff direction. Responsibilities include feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients, and changing linens.

Applied candidates should have Maine CNA certification, BLS to be maintained, and a preferred 1 year healthcare setting experience. Documentation and safety adherence are essential to daily practice.