Chester Nursing Center | Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification. The CNA assists the nursing team with patient care activities and related services to meet patients’ personal needs and support their comfort and safety. The role assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and walking; changes bed linens; and helps transport patients to tests and procedures. The CNA may also serve and collect food trays, provide between-meal nourishment, and record temperature or vital signs under a nurse’s direction. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility or as a CNA.
- Current registration as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Responsibilities
- Assist the nursing team with patient care activities and related services.
- Support patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and walking.
- Change bed linens.
- Assist with transporting patients to tests and procedures.
- Serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment, as needed.
- Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
