Med-Surg CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Support

McLeod Health; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Cheraw, SC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team. You will support aging patient populations with daily hygiene, nutrition, and safety, under the direction of licensed staff.

The role requires completion of a nursing assistant program or similar clinical experience and a valid state CNA certification; High School diploma preferred. The schedule is full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly, daytime hours 7am-7pm.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nursing assistant program or 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting.
• High School diploma preferred/Equivalent from an accredited school
• Must have a State CNA certification

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population indicated above and understands the requirements of assessment, treatment, and care of the specific age group(s).
• Initiates and maintains the hygiene/cleanliness of the patients, the patient’s environment, and the unit environment.
• Understand and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications such as (large volume IV’s, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
• Performs or assists with performing nutritional/hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H2O or snacks).
• Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collects and records patient related data through performance of direct care tasks.
• Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.

Education

CNA Certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

McLeod Health in Cheraw, SC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team. You will support aging patient populations with daily hygiene, nutrition, and safety, under the direction of licensed staff.

The role requires completion of a nursing assistant program or similar clinical experience and a valid state CNA certification; High School diploma preferred. The schedule is full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly, daytime hours 7am-7pm.