Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Long-Term Care

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking a CNA to assist professional nursing staff in providing patient care in a long-term acute care setting. You will support activities of daily living, maintain patient comfort, and help with transferring, turning, and feeding under the direction of registered nurses.

Fluency in English, good communication, and reliability are essential. CNA certification is preferred; BCLS training within the required time frame is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred and BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and daily living activities.
• Take and record vital signs, intake and output.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for admissions and transfers.
• Assist with admission, discharge procedures and transport.
• Answer call lights and paging systems; assist with meals.
• Support RN/LVN/LPN with treatments.
• Transport patients between departments.
• Maintain clean, comfortable patient environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Organization under pressure

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is seeking a CNA to assist professional nursing staff in providing patient care in a long-term acute care setting. You will support activities of daily living, maintain patient comfort, and help with transferring, turning, and feeding under the direction of registered nurses.

Fluency in English, good communication, and reliability are essential. CNA certification is preferred; BCLS training within the required time frame is required.