Cna Jobs in Milwaukee, NC

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care issues.
• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, using special equipment, assisting with toileting and ambulation, pre- and post-operative care, applying binders or anti-embolic stockings, bathing and personal care, changing linens, and maintaining the patient’s room.
• Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output, and document in a timely manner.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is available, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling patient belongings and personal property.
• Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond appropriately.
• Perform routine treatment procedures, such as enemas and applying heat or cold appliances, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN, and ensure proper patient positioning and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurses and/or LVN/LPNs with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding and meal preparation tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.