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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cape Cod Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Falmouth, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, and monitoring vital signs while maintaining accurate documentation. They also assist with patient mobility, maintain a clean environment, and report changes in medical status to the nursing staff.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide basic patient care. The ideal candidate will have a 10th-grade education or higher, current Massachusetts Nurse's aide certification, and Basic Life Support Certification. Strong interpersonal skills and some computer experience are preferred for this role.

Job Description

  1. Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients. 
  2. Completes all ADL functions and documentation of such. 
  3. Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash. 
  4. Requires certification as a Nurse Assistant; functions may not exceed Standards of Practice as accorded by certification. 
  5. Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care while caring for medically complex patients/residents requiring specialized treatment and services. 
  6. Bathes and dresses bed patients, combs hair, and otherwise attends to their comfort and personal appearance. 
  7. Cleans room and changes bed linen. 
  8. Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate. 
  9. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides or sterilizers. 
  10. Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output. 
  11. Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights. 
  12. Monitor, Observe, and report changes in patients medical status to Licensed RN 
  13. Provide care for post-operative patient, orthopedic patient, Neuro-compromised patient, cardiopulmonary patient, etc. 
  14. Maintains patient safety when caring for patients with oxygen therapy, IV Infusion Therapy, saline locks, traction, G-Tubes, NG Tubes, catheters, and CPM Machines.  
  15. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept. 
  16. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. 
  17. Must have knowledge of therapeutic diets and distributes meals/nourishments according to the specific order. 
  18. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. 
  19. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. 
  20. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. 
  21. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. 
  22. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. 
  23. Performs other work related / personal nursing care duties as requested. 
  24. Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence. 


  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language; 
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education; 
  • Current Massachusetts Nurse’s aide certification; 
  • Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers within 30-days of start date; 
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served; 
  • Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills; 
  • Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.) preferred. 

Cape Cod Healthcare

Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape. For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
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