Certified Nurse Assistant Full Time Night Shift

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital Wildwood • Wildwood, FL

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About The Position

Exalt Health is an acute rehabilitation hospital serving patients with complex rehabilitative needs, including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitating conditions, neurological disorders, cardiopulmonary conditions, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and major multiple trauma. Patients admitted to the hospital must be able to tolerate three hours of intensive rehabilitation services per day.

The Certified Nurse Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse and performs direct patient-care activities to meet identified patient outcomes and support the hospital’s goals. In the inpatient rehabilitation setting, the CNA provides hands-on assistance as patients work toward greater independence.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current, unencumbered Nurse Assistant certification in states where required.
• Strong commitment to patient care and a compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Physical stamina and ability to assist patients with mobility needs.
• Positive attitude and passion for supporting rehabilitation efforts.
• Promote a healing environment by individualizing interventions to enhance functional outcomes.
• Organize and prioritize tasks and projects, and accurately complete job responsibilities within specified time constraints.
• Adhere to ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Respect patient rights and promote customer satisfaction.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers and other hospital employees.
• Adapt to changes necessitated by patient or staff situations.
• Seek assistance as needed.
• Write legibly.
• Function proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and transferring.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and help ensure their comfort and well-being.
• Help maintain a clean and safe patient environment by following infection-control protocols and assisting with housekeeping tasks.
• Communicate with patients, families, nurses, and therapists about patient needs and observations.
• Document patient information and vital signs as directed by the nursing team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed