Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description
Position SummaryThe Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate and high-quality care to patients, assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. The CNA serves as a vital link between patients and healthcare professionals, playing a crucial role in patient support and communication.
Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care: Deliver excellent patient care, addressing their needs and preferences with empathy and respect.
2. Support Daily Activities: Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, mobility, and personal hygiene.
3. Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate) as required by nursing staff.
4. Repositioning: Turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores and promote comfort.
5. Dietary Management: Ensure that patients receive the appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and personal preferences.
6. Communication: Obtain and relay pertinent information about patient conditions and treatment plans from physicians, caregivers, and nursing staff.
7. Intake and Output Monitoring: Record food and liquid intake as well as urinary and fecal output, reporting any changes to medical or nursing staff.
8. Medication Reminders: Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements as prescribed.
9. Observation and Reporting: Monitor patient behavior, noting any complaints or physical symptoms, and communicate findings to nursing staff.
10. Training and Compliance: Stay current with CNA training, facility policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and quality care.

Qualifications

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Certification: Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) required.
3. Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required.

Skills

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Compassionate Care: Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care.
3. Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills and attention to detail for accurate reporting and monitoring of patient conditions.
4. Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team in a fast-paced environment.

Education: High School

Company DescriptionCompunnel Software Group, Inc., the parent organization of Compunnel Healthcare has expanded its staffing services within the blooming healthcare industry. Born from company’s 35+ years of experience in Compunnel Healthcare provides customized, cost-effective solutions to your healthcare organization’s multiple staffing needs.

Company Description

Compunnel Software Group, Inc., the parent organization of Compunnel Healthcare has expanded its staffing services within the blooming healthcare industry. Born from company’s 35+ years of experience in Compunnel Healthcare provides customized, cost-effective solutions to your healthcare organization’s multiple staffing needs.