Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (CNA)

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Nurse Aide (Nurse Aide I/II) to support patients with activities of daily living and personal care. The role includes measuring vitals, assisting with mobility, and maintaining clean patient areas.

Training covers safety, documentation, and PHI handling in a clinical setting. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, current Nurse Aide Registry listing, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current listing with the state Nurse Aide Registry as Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to procedures.
• Maintains patient/resident rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties per Nurse Aide I/II tasks and state Board of Nursing guidance.
• Performs technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead EKG and routine venipuncture.

Skills

Nursing assistant

BLS certified

EKG administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide Registry listing (Nurse Aide I/II)

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Nurse Aide (Nurse Aide I/II) to support patients with activities of daily living and personal care. The role includes measuring vitals, assisting with mobility, and maintaining clean patient areas.

Training covers safety, documentation, and PHI handling in a clinical setting. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, current Nurse Aide Registry listing, and BLS certification.