About the Role:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Larkin Palm Springs Campus, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and support to individuals in a healthcare setting. Your primary responsibility will be to assist patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being while promoting their independence. You will work closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to implement care plans and monitor patient progress. This position requires a compassionate approach, as you will be interacting with patients who may be experiencing physical or emotional challenges. Ultimately, your contributions will help enhance the quality of life for our patients and support their recovery journey.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Florida
Basic life support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities:

Assist patients with personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing.
Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Help patients with mobility and physical activities, including transferring and positioning.
Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering a positive environment.
Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient needs and changes in condition.

Skills:

The required skills for this position include strong interpersonal communication, which is essential for building rapport with patients and collaborating with healthcare teams. Attention to detail is crucial when monitoring vital signs and documenting patient information accurately. Compassion and empathy are vital skills that will enable you to provide emotional support to patients during challenging times. Time management skills will help you prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred skills, such as specialized training in areas like dementia care, will enhance your ability to cater to the unique needs of specific patient populations.

Work Schedule:

Nightshift 7:00pm-7:00am, ALTERNATED WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Larkin Community Hospital is an integrated healthcare delivery system accredited by the Joint Commission with locations in South Miami, Hialeah and Hollywood, Florida. Our network of acute care hospitals provide a complete continuum of healthcare services, including a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, home health agencies, Skilled Nursing facilities, Rehab centers and Assisted Living facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward County. Our South Miami campus consists of a 146 bed Statutory teaching hospital (the 3rd largest in Florida, offering 32 different training programs for physicians) and is the home of the state of the art Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin, the Center for Advanced Orthopedics at Larkin, the Cancer Center at Larkin and the Florida Academic Dermatology Center at Larkin. Our Palm Springs Campus, is a 247 bed acute care hospital located in a 15 acre campus in Hialeah Florida, and includes a 7 story Medical Office Building. Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Services, our hospital located in Hollywood, Florida, includes an inpatient behavioral health unit and also offers comprehensive behavioral health services.

CNA (Full-Time)

CNA (Full-Time)

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