Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Company: Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Location: Woodbury
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Job Description:

*Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation & Nursing is looking for skilled Certified Nursing Assistants to become a part of the facility's compassionate care-giving team**Per diem rate up to $ 32.26/hr*Our CNA will interact directly with patients, providing comfort and transportation, monitoring their vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.*\*RESPONSIBILITIES OF CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant):** Assist with daily living activities. This includes delivering meals to patients, turning and ambulating patients and providing plenty of fresh water, as well as extra nourishment between meals* Help patients with personal hygiene. Provide patients with bedpans, help with baths, shampoos and showers* Provide adjunct care for the patient, including ice packs, non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths* Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient's chart* Assist the nurses and other staff as needed* Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards*MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS OF Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA*):* High School diploma or GED* Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course* Basic computer skills* Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively* Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy ("bedside manner")* High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations with a cool headPay: Up to $32.26 per hourMedical specialties:* GeriatricsPhysical setting:* Nursing homeStandard shift:* Day shift* Evening shift* Overnight shiftWork Location: In person

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