Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide basic patient care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of patients, under the direction of the nursing staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recognize and respond to the needs of patients.
• Assist in lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting patients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Observe patients’ conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possible.
• Verify the identification of a patient to ensure appropriate care is provided to the correct patient.
• Report and record patient’s intake on meal percentage sheets and report to charge nurse intake of less than 25%.
• Reports accidents and incidents when they occur.
• Assist in admitting, transferring and discharging patients.
• Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by patients, families, visitors and agencies
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma preferred; eighth grade education required. Relevant Experience: Six months healthcare experience preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Completion of CNA course required or eligible to enter such a program, graduate and pass a state approved competency evaluation within 120 days from the date of employment.

Benefits

Overview

• Competitive Pay Rates
• 22-25% AT&T and Verizon Cell Phone Discount
• Direct Deposit
• Affordable Medical Insurance (As low as $43 per semi-monthly pay period)
• Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered as well as supplemental plans
• 100% Employer paid ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Opportunity for CEU Reimbursement
• 401K offered THM is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER