Day CNA/Unit Secretary

## Description

# **FULL‑TIME DAY CNA/UNIT SECRETARY**

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## **RESPONSIBILITIES:**

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. You will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor patient conditions, and help ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for patients and their families.

**Other responsibilities include:**

• Answer patient call lights, bells, and intercom systems to determine patient needs.
• Reposition and assist bedridden patients.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, exercising, and other daily living activities.
• Review dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure appropriate meal delivery.
• Measure and document food and fluid intake as well as urinary and fecal output.
• Obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.
• Gather information from caregivers, nurses, and providers regarding patient care plans and conditions.
• Observe patients for signs and symptoms requiring medical attention and report findings to nursing staff.
• Document patient observations, behaviors, complaints, and symptoms in accordance with department guidelines.
• Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements as directed.
• Assist patients with meals and hydration.
• Provide bedpan assistance and personal hygiene care.
• Assist with patient transfers and transportation.
• Provide emotional support and communicate with patients regarding their needs and concerns.
• Participate in educational programs, workshops, and department meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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## **POSITION REQUIREMENTS:**

• No experience required.
• Completion of a 72-hour CNA course required.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Must meet all required background check standards.