CNA

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Long Term Care
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Duration: 13-week assignment

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care by performing a wide range of nursing support tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role may work across multiple care settings including hospital clinic long-term care skilled nursing medical and surgical units and may occasionally support home care services.

The CNA works under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse and may rotate across units and shifts as needed.

• Provide personal care including tub sponge and bed baths; assist with showers for ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients.

• Assist with toileting needs including bedpans commodes bladder and bowel training.

• Support patients with dressing grooming hygiene shaving hair care and nail care.

• Assist with oral hygiene and denture care.

• Measure and accurately record intake and output.

• Collect stool urine and sputum specimens as directed.

• Obtain and document vital signs including temperature pulse respirations blood pressure height and weight; report abnormalities promptly.

• Document patient care activities and observations according to facility standards.

• Assist with positioning lifting transferring turning and range-of-motion exercises using appropriate equipment.

• Prepare patients for meals verify diet orders distribute trays and assist with feeding when needed.

• Make occupied and unoccupied beds and maintain patient comfort.

• Transport patients via wheelchair or gurney to other departments.

• Support recreational and therapeutic activities as directed by licensed staff.

• Assist with routine treatments and oxygen application (nasal cannula simple mask nebulizer mask) as directed.

• Maintain a clean safe and well-stocked care environment while following infection control and safety protocols.

• Communicate professionally with patients families and care team members.

• Contribute observations to patient care planning and report changes in condition promptly.

• Assist with admissions transfers and discharges including handling patient belongings.

• Clean disinfect and sterilize equipment and supplies as required.

• Report malfunctioning equipment or safety concerns.

• Participate in in-service education and training programs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned which may include operating a motor vehicle for certain roles.

• Night Shift: 11:00 PM 7:00 AM

• May include weekends and holidays

• Holiday pay based on hours worked on designated holidays

• Active CNA certification/license required

• Minimum 1 year of CNA experience preferred

• Current BLS/BCLS certification required

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the care team

• Strong communication documentation and patient care skills

• Works under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse

• Provides care across long-term care and other patient care units as assigned

• Expected to maintain confidentiality and follow all policies and procedures