Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - SRNA Certified
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), also known as a State Registered Nurse Assistant (SRNA), provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member. The role emphasizes providing excellent patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. Key attributes for this role include empathy, compassion, communication, and teamwork, which are essential for the PCT-nurse-patient relationship. The position involves assisting patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care, as well as assisting with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining patient dignity. Responsibilities also include recording patient intake and output (I&O), collecting and transporting specimens for laboratory analysis, changing and transporting soiled linens, and maintaining a clean and tidy patient environment. Additionally, the CNA assists patients with activity, turning, and repositioning as ordered and in collaboration with the nurse, and communicates pertinent patient information and findings to the nurse. The role requires the ability to set priorities for the care of multiple patients.
Requirements
- Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
- Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.
- Records patient intake and output (I & O).
- Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Changes and transport soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure.
- Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment.
- Assist patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
- Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient’s nurse.
- Sets priorities for the care of multiple patients.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
