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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$36,363 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- Psychiatric Hospital (Morganton) 16-week contract (with opportunities for additional 13-week contract renewals) Full-time rotating 36 / 48 schedule Three 12-hour shifts / four 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend Day shift positions (7:00a-7:30p) Night shift positions (7:00p-7:30a) Mandatory 4-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (7:00a-3:30p), Monday through Friday, at the beginning of the assignment Job Details•Skilled Care Facility (Black Mountain) 16-week contract (with opportunities for additional 13-week contract renewals) Full-time schedule, 40 hours First shift positions (6:45a-3:15p) Second shift positions (2:45p-11:15p) Third shift positions (10:45p•7:15a) Mandatory 4-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (6:45a-3:15p), Monday through Friday, at the beginning of the contract period
Certified Nursing Assistant License and Credentials Requirements:
Current North Carolina C.N.A. Certification Current PPD Current CPR Certification, BLS•American Heart Association Primary Job Duties:
Assisting patients with daily activities: bathing, moving, and walking Taking and recording vital signs: measuring temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures Supervising patients at all times: ensuring the safety and well-being of patients Assisting patients with basic personal hygieneJob Benefits:
W-2 Wages (paid weekly) Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability, are available to full-time employees 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match) Applicants must provide up to three professional references, pass a drug screen, and undergo a criminal background check. Applicants with criminal activity charges may not be considered. About MedFirst Staffing MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private- and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country.