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Nursing assistant

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Compassion
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Patience
  • Detail Oriented
  • Reliability
  • Empathy
  • Social Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program
  • Active CNA certification (state-specific requirement)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred

Requirements:

  • Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility
  • Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration)
  • Provide basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
  • Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff

Job description


Job Description – Nursing Assistant

Position Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our healthcare team. The Nursing Assistant will provide direct patient care and support to nursing staff, ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of patients. This role is essential in delivering high-quality care and maintaining a positive patient experience.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.

  • Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration).

  • Provide basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

  • Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.

  • Support patients with mobility, positioning, and transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment.

  • Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring dietary needs are met.

  • Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms, equipment, and common areas.

  • Ensure patient safety and comfort at all times by following established protocols.

  • Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.

  • Document care provided and maintain accurate patient records.


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program.

  • Active CNA certification (state-specific requirement).

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

  • Previous experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Compassionate, patient, and attentive to detail.


Key Competencies

  • Patient Care & Empathy

  • Teamwork & Collaboration

  • Time Management & Reliability

  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

  • Commitment to safety and confidentiality


Work Environment

  • Hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, or home healthcare setting.

  • Direct interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary medical staff.

  • May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on patient needs.


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