Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

International SOS Government Medical Services • Fairmont, WV

229d • $15 - $20

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to patients by assisting with activities of daily living and ensuring their comfort and safety. CNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians, playing a crucial role in delivering compassionate and effective patient care. CNAs provide well supervised, safe, and therapeutic environments for the developmentally disabled or mentally ill patients in long-term care and acute settings. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is recruiting for a Certified Nursing Assistant to support our medical staffing projects in West Virginia. Depending on our clients’ needs, CNAs may work in temporary, short-term, or long-term jobs. Recruited personnel might be working alongside our clients’ teams or as part of our own multidisciplinary groups. This role may take place in secured state facilities, medically remote locations, industrial projects or even in our own clinics.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in direct patient care as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Experience in residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct care.
• Psychiatric and Acute Care setting experience also satisfies requirements.
• If assigned to one of the acute care psychiatric facilities CNA must have working knowledge of the concepts of mental health, related physical conditions and best treatment approach.
• Experience with pediatric and adult patients.
• Good standing with the WV Nurse Aide Registry.

Nice To Haves

• Certified as a CNA in West Virginia.
• State-approved training program completed.
• Program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and using the bathroom.
• Serve and feed patients according to their dietary needs.
• Improve patient communication within interpersonal relationships and help facilitate the adjustment to their current living environment.
• Clean and maintain patient environments, including changing bed linens.
• Monitor and record vital signs like blood pressure and temperature.
• Help patients with mobility, including transferring them between wheelchairs, beds, and other seating.
• Turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Provide physical and psychological support to patients.
• Report any health concerns or changes in patients' condition to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Assist in coordinating staff schedules and weekly patient assignments sheets for individualized patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees