Patient Care Assistant or CNA

Med Center Health; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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. This role focuses on patient comfort, safety, and accurate vital signs documentation.

Ideal candidates will have high school diploma (preferred) and CNA credential in Kentucky (preferred). Previous healthcare experience is a plus, and flexibility with shifts is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• CNA certification in Kentucky preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Take vital signs and document results.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Support patient transfers and equipment use.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Proactive patient care

Education

High school diploma preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (Kentucky) preferred

Job description

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

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Education

High school graduate 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.