Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Growth & Patient Care

Lake Charles Memorial Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care and assist nursing staff in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and accurate documentation.

You will help with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and participate in team huddles and bedside reporting. A CNA credential, basic computer skills, and strong communication are expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients, families and staff; ability to exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Performs or assists with monitoring vital signs; communicates abnormal variances to staff.
• Collects information related to patient condition (vital signs, input/output, intake).
• Participates in huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting and Service Excellence initiatives.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional stability

Independent judgment

Basic computer skills

Education

High school graduate/GED

Nursing Assistant Training Program

CPR certified preferred

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care and assist nursing staff in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and accurate documentation.

You will help with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and participate in team huddles and bedside reporting. A CNA credential, basic computer skills, and strong communication are expected.