Certified Nursing Assistant [Falmouth, MA] - CNA 26-11534
Healthcare
Job Description
Job DescriptionCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Falmouth, MA
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week
Shifts: Mixed Days & Evenings
- Day: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Evening: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Every other weekend
- Rotating holidays
Compensation
Travel Gross Weekly: $1,200 – $1,280/week, based on experience
Local Pay: $28 – $32/hour, based on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential personal care and support to patients/residents. The CNA will assist nursing staff with basic care activities while promoting patient comfort, dignity, safety, and overall well-being.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients/residents with dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, and other personal care needs.
- Take and accurately record vital signs.
- Complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Respond to call lights and assist with patient needs.
- Assist with toileting, oral care, nail care, and catheter care.
- Assist patients using wheelchairs and provide transportation as needed.
- Reposition and turn bedridden patients to promote comfort and prevent complications.
- Observe and report changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff.
- Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.
- Change bed linens as needed.
- Assist with basic equipment and supply sanitation according to established procedures.
- Prepare food trays and assist patients with feeding.
- Accurately document food and fluid intake and output.
- Provide basic and uncomplicated patient care within the scope of CNA certification and applicable regulations.
- Assist with maintaining patient comfort and personal appearance.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient/resident care information, including protected health information (PHI).
- Report known or suspected incidents involving unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
- Respect and uphold patient/resident rights.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a 10th-grade education.
- Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in accordance with Massachusetts requirements.
- AHA BLS certification required.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to make appropriate independent decisions when circumstances require.
- Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with patients/residents, families, visitors, healthcare personnel, government representatives, and the general public.
- Ability and willingness to work effectively with other members of the healthcare team.
- Compassionate, patient, positive, and professional attitude.
- Ability to work effectively with patients/residents who may have challenging behaviors or care needs.
- Willingness to learn and incorporate new methods, procedures, and nursing practices.
- Ability to communicate relevant information regarding a patient's/resident's condition.
- Must be able to meet workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet the physical and sensory requirements of the position.
