Certified Nurse Assistant (C NA)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification to care for patients. The role assists the nursing team with patient care activities and related services that support patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety. The CNA helps patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and walking; changes bed linens; and assists with transportation to tests and procedures. The role may also serve and collect food trays, provide between-meal nourishment, and record temperature or vital signs under a nurse’s direction.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current registration as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina and current status in the Nurse Aide Registry.
- Maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility or as a CNA is preferred.
- Crisis prevention training may be required based on department requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist the nursing team with patient care activities and services related to patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and walking.
- Change bed linens.
- Assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
- May serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
- May record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
