Patient Care Assistant or CNA

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Kentucky is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with Kentucky CNA certification preferred.

Experience in patient care and strong communication skills are valued. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and proactive patient support across basic care activities, vital signs, and daily living assistance, under physician and nurse

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent; CNA preferred in KY.
• Experience in patient care is preferred.
• Must have or be pursuing Kentucky CNA certification.
• Good communication with patients, providers, and staff.
• Familiarity with basic medical equipment and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a professional manner.
• Responds to clinical and service needs of patients and families proactively.
• Provides or assists with basic direct patient care under supervision of a Nurse, including vital signs and ADLs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment needed to perform duties.
• Assist with patient transfers/transport as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive patient care

Basic patient care under RN

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and flexibility by responding to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.
• Provides or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Nurse. These may include but are not limited to vital signs, weights, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, point of care testing, dressing changes, and application of external monitoring devices.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job duties.