Job Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a crucial role in the delivery of essential nursing services. This position involves facilitating personal hygiene, ensuring comfort, and maintaining safety for patients while working under the guidance of a registered nurse. In addition, the CNA undertakes various support tasks and aids in the daily healthcare routines for patients.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patients’ personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Provide comfort and safety to patients during care procedures.
- Work under the supervision of professional nursing staff to deliver appropriate nursing services.
- Engage in non-nursing support activities as needed.
- Help in daily patient care functions to enhance overall wellbeing.
Qualifications
- Must possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification registered with the State Nurse Aide Registry.
- Must have an up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to showcase knowledge of growth and developmental stages of patients.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact with patients and healthcare team members.
Kindred Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
