Responsibilities

Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene, while ensuring their comfort and dignity.
Help patients with mobility and transfers using assistive devices like gait belts, walkers, or mechanical lifts.
Measure and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and report any abnormal findings to the nursing staff.
Support nutritional health by assisting with meal tray delivery, feeding patients as needed, and accurately documenting food and fluid intake.
Answer patient call lights promptly and provide basic care or alert the appropriate medical personnel to urgent needs.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by changing bed linens, sanitizing equipment, and organizing patient rooms.
Document patient care activities, behavioral changes, and physical observations in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Collect routine specimens for laboratory testing, such as urine or stool samples, following proper clinical procedures.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Strong physical stamina and the ability to stand, walk, and lift or move patients throughout a full shift.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate empathetically with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
High level of reliability, maturity, and a genuine desire to provide high-quality care to those in need.
Basic computer literacy for logging patient data and navigating healthcare software.
Ability to follow complex instructions and adhere to strict safety and infection control protocols.

Active and unencumbered state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification from an accredited provider (e.g., American Heart Association).
Completion of a state-approved CNA training program and successful passing of the competency evaluation.
Specialized certifications in Hospice, Home Health, or Medication Aide are a plus depending on the facility needs.