Cna/Pct-1

ClearSky Health•Avondale, AZ

About The Position

The Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) provides direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role integrates the organization’s values into daily practice and supports patient comfort, safety, healing, and the overall effectiveness of the organization. The CNA performs basic patient care, records vital signs and other observations, assists with safe patient transfers, and helps prepare and maintain patient rooms and the unit. The position also involves responding to patients and families, following patient-rounding expectations, and complying with safety and infection-prevention standards. Work may be required during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting required.
Current state CNA certification required.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of infection prevention and proper body mechanics.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical-thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-prevention standards.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
Perform and document vital signs; measure and record intake and output and weights; and collect specimens.
Transfer patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient-handling techniques.
Report observed changes in a patient’s condition or behavior to appropriate nursing personnel.
Assist in preparing the unit, patient rooms, and beds for patient admissions.
Maintain beds and rooms in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable manner.
Remove unused supplies and equipment and position furnishings and equipment to maintain a safe, neat, organized area.
Adhere to patient-rounding expectations and standards.
Help maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to patient comfort and healing.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient and family calls and requests.
Designate applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection-prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.