Certified Nurse Assistant

Emerick Peace

Certified Nurse Assistant

Baltimore, MD
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you passionate about helping others and seeking an emotionally rewarding job in the healthcare field? We may have exactly the role you’re looking for! As a certified nursing assistant, you’ll be the main caregiver for our patients with varied levels of mobility who require help with daily living activities like going to the restroom, getting dressed, eating regular meals, and changing bedpans. You’ll also need to accurately record patient vitals, monitor changes in behavior or symptoms, and answer call signals and bells to determine patient needs. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. • This is a part-time position 5 days a week, 4 hours a day. Respectful family. Private home in Baltimore City. Responsibilities: • Keep each room up to high standards of sanitization by changing bedpans and sheets and performing regular room cleaning • Convey relevant patient data and information to supervising nurse, family members, and other facility staff as needed • Provide carefully documented patient information in charts for multiple vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood oxygen level • Help patients with basic care including bathing, dressing, going to the restroom, eating, and taking proper medication dosages on a daily basis • Exercise patients as needed to maintain physical health and mobility level Qualifications: • Must have completed the state-approved CNA training program and received CNA certification from a community college, vocational school, or medical facility • Previous experience handling bedridden patients with age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Dementia preferred • Should have strong physical stamina to reposition and lift patients from beds to examination tables for wheelchairs and move medical equipment • The ability to administer catheters and enemas is desired, but not required • Excellent communication skills that focus on creating and maintaining positive relationships between patient and families Compensation: $15 - $20 hourly