Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA) 2nd Shift

Company: Perfect Fit Placement
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Brief

We are looking for a compassionate people person and enjoy helping others, this role could be right for you.

As a Certified nursing assistants you must be able to listen to patients' concerns and ask questions to determine their needs.

The ability to develop personal relationships with patients and make an impact on their daily lives and meet a patient's basic needs, .

You many other duties. These will depend on the medical status of a patient, the requirements of the environment in which you work, and the type of care you're authorized to provide.

Responsibilities:

Providing great patient care.

Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.

Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.

Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.

Ensuring patients or residents receive an appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.

Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.

Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.

Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.

Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.

Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Requirements:

CNA Certification from Connecticut state-approved training program.

Current CPR (American Heart Association).

Nursing degree from a CNA program.

Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

High School graduate or equivalent.

Current identification.

Comfortable using a computer.

Excellent personal hygiene.

Finally, we require candidates to possess resiliency, flexibility, and agility to adapt to changing conditions while ensuring positive client experiences.

If you want to be part of a vibrant team, this position offers a great opportunity!

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