Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Position overview

Help people with essential personal care while supporting the nursing team with reliable observations and respectful assistance. This role contributes to the service team through accurate follow-through, respectful communication, and work that stays within the approved assignment.

Assigned nursing-assistant tasks under required supervision.

Key duties & responsibilities

• Complete assigned nursing-assistant and daily living tasks
• Assist with personal care and mobility as authorized
• Record permitted observations and assigned measurements
• Follow fall-prevention and infection-control procedures
• Report concerns to the supervising professional

Qualifications & experience

• Current nurse aide certification or registry eligibility required for the assignment
• Personal-care, transfer, infection-prevention, and safety competencies
• Required CPR/BLS and facility orientation

Recruitment confirms the exact education, experience, credential, screening, and orientation requirements for the assignment. Professional credentials must remain current while performing duties that require them.

Professional standards

• Treat clients, families, coworkers, and facility teams with dignity and respect.
• Arrive on time, follow the approved assignment, and report absences or schedule changes promptly.
• Document completed work accurately and submit time records through the designated process.
• Protect confidential information and use approved communication and documentation channels.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, changes in need, or tasks outside your training to the assigned supervisor.
• Keep required credentials and training current; participate in renewal follow-up beginning 60 days before expiration.

Work environment & practical expectations

Nursing, rehabilitation, residential, or approved home-care assignments. Follow site orientation, safety procedures, infection-prevention measures where applicable, and the designated escalation process. Record completed work using the approved system.

Discuss the physical activities of the assignment, including standing, travel, personal assistance, or passenger support where relevant. Perform transfers or assistance only with appropriate training and equipment; request help when needed. Essential duties and reasonable accommodations are discussed for the actual role.

Supervision & scope

Reports to: Assigned licensed nurse or Clinical Supervisor. Escalate tasks outside the assigned authority, qualification gaps, safety issues, and unresolved service concerns to this reporting contact.

Clinical decisions, medication activity, and professional supervision must follow the applicable scope of practice, provider directions, setting authorization, and verified competence. The job title alone does not authorize a clinical procedure.

How to apply

Send an initial career inquiry with your name, preferred city/state, general availability, and a brief summary of relevant experience. Recruitment will discuss the assignment and provide the approved process for any documents or required checks.

The button opens your email application. Do not include Social Security numbers, identification documents, private health information, or banking details in the initial email.