Job Description

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) job description involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, focusing on daily living activities, vital sign monitoring, and emotional support. CNAs assist with tasks like bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting, while also maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to infection control protocols.

Key Responsibilities of a CNA:

Direct Patient Care:
Assisting patients with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and feeding.
Vital Sign Monitoring:
Taking and reporting vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Patient Documentation:
Recording care activities, food and fluid intake, and any changes in patient condition.
Communication:
Communicating patient needs and observations to nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Emotional Support:
Providing comfort and reassurance to patients and their families.
Infection Control:
Maintaining a clean and sanitized environment and adhering to infection control protocols.
Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):
Helping patients with tasks like bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
Basic Medical Tasks:
Assisting with medication administration (in some states), wound care, and catheter care.
Patient Transport:
Assisting with patient transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
Other Tasks:
May include stocking supplies, cleaning rooms, answering patient calls, and other duties assigned by the supervising nurse.

Full/Part Time

How To Apply

Apply in Person CareOne at New Bedford 221 Fitzgerald Drive New Bedford Ma 02745 508-996-4600