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Certified Nursing Assistant 2nd/3rd Shifts - Long Term Care
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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.
$34,643 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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2nd and 3rd SHIFTS! Responsibilities Provide personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using safe lifting practices such as Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques. Monitor vital signs and observe changes in residents' conditions, reporting findings accurately in medical documentation systems like EMR (Electronic Medical Records) or EHR (Electronic Health Records). Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Assist with feeding. Facilitate patient transfers using appropriate transfer methods and equipment while ensuring safety for both residents and staff. Engage with residents through meaningful communication, promoting mental health and cognitive engagement, especially in dementia or Alzheimer's care settings. Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in acute care, long-term care, hospice, or behavioral health environments to deliver comprehensive patient service. Qualifications Valid CNA certification with current state licensure required. Experience working with geriatric patients or in long-term care facilities strongly preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs measurement, and basic life support (BLS). Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or eClinicalWorks is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays. Strong communication skills for caregiving and team collaboration in fast-paced healthcare settings. Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and adhere to safe lifting practices during patient transfers. Join us to make a positive impact every day! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in areas like hospice care, ICU experience, emergency medicine, geriatrics, and more. If you're passionate about providing compassionate patient care while developing your skills across diverse healthcare environments—including medical-surgical units, outpatient clinics, or home & community care—this is the perfect role for you!Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Vision insuranceExperience:
Long term acute care: 1 year (Required) Assisting withADLs:
1 year (Required)Empathy:
1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
CNA (Required) Ability toCommute:
Blackville, SC 29817 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance