Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistants, or CNAs, assist nurses and other medical staff by providing direct personal care for patients. This entry-level position is best suited for someone who genuinely cares for others’ well-being.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Flexible Working Hours

Compensation: $15 - $17

Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities:

Help clients with daily activities, including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, serving meals, helping clients eat, turning clients and ambulating clients

Take vital signs

Examine clients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds

Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members

Provide and empty bedpans

Lift clients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.

Clean and sanitize client areas, including changing bed sheets

Stay up-to-date on CNA training, policies and procedures

Certified Nursing Assistant Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course

Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification

Ability to think and work independently and with direction

Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment

Good communication skills and bedside manner with a compassionate personality

Up-to-date identification

Basic computer skills

Excellent personal hygiene

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