Nursing Assistant Job Description Template
Job Overview
Come work at Sample Company, the leading company in our field in the Metropolis area. We're proud to have a 3.5 Glassdoor rating. We are looking to hire an experienced Nursing Assistant to join our team. If you're a hard-working professional, Sample Company is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!
Responsibilities for Nursing Assistant
- Help patients with personal hygiene and care such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, and bowel and bladder care
- Take and record patient vital signs and weight
- Observe and record patients conditions, food and liquid intake and other behavior, and report changes to supervisor
- Help patients walk with canes, walkers, or other devices
- Make beds, and maintain clean and safe environments for patients
- Lift, transport, and move patients using the appropriate techniques
- Treat all patients, family, and other visitors with respect, and engage with them in a tactful manner at all times
- Comply with all safety and health regulations
Qualifications for Nursing Assistant
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Must hold current CNA certification in the state of practice
- Prior work experience in a direct patient care setting or in a long term care facility preferred
- Must be in good physical health to be able to lift and move patients, and to be able to walk or stand for long periods of time
- Must be compassionate and personable
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments
- Ability to handle emotional and stressful situations in a professional manner while remaining calm
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