Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Patient Care Assistant

Join a compassionate healthcare team in the Southeastern United States region as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This role involves providing essential patient care, observing and reporting any changes in patient conditions, and maintaining a clean and well-stocked patient environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, including orientation to unit routines and equipment.
• Respond promptly to patient needs, either through direct assistance or by notifying appropriate staff.
• Support the nursing care plan by performing delegated patient care tasks.
• Ensure patient safety by properly using equipment and supplies.
• Manage access to medication and supply rooms to retrieve necessary patient care items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the patient care area.
• Participate actively in cost containment and accurate patient service charging.
• Engage in educational and performance improvement activities.
• Perform waived testing and maintain required skills per unit competency.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction, patient flow, and hospital capacity goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Nursing Assistant certification and registration with the appropriate state registry.

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong guest relations and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Flexibility in work tasks and schedules.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new techniques.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient care considerations.

• Ability to work variable shifts including days.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and patient turning.
• Visual and auditory acuity necessary for patient observation.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids with adherence to safety protocols.