Eclat Healthcare Staffing LLC
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care and assists residents with daily living activities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. CNAs help maintain residents’ comfort, safety, dignity, and overall well-being in various healthcare settings.
Duties
- Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Help residents with walking, mobility, transfers, and repositioning.
- Assist with meals, feeding, and hydration according to care plans.
- Measure and record vital signs as assigned.
- Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to licensed nursing staff.
- Maintain resident comfort, safety, and cleanliness.
- Document care provided accurately.
- Follow infection control procedures and facility safety policies.
- Provide emotional support and protect residents’ dignity and privacy.
Scope of Responsibility
- Provide basic direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Follow individualized care plans and facility policies.
- Monitor and report changes in physical, emotional, or mental status.
- Maintain accurate records of care and observations.
- Assist with fall prevention and other safety measures.
- Protect confidential resident information.
- Work collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Perform only duties permitted by state regulations, CNA certification, training, and facility policy.
Setting / Facility Type
- Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
- Nursing homes and long-term care facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Hospitals
- Assisted living facilities
- Memory care units
- Home healthcare services
- Hospice and palliative care facilities
- Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)
Requirements
- Active CNA certification in the state of employment, as required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Knowledge of basic patient care, infection control, and safety procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist with resident transfers, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, as needed.