Certified Nurse Assistant I, CNA 1

Join our 46-bed Medical-Surgical Unit at Kernersville Medical Center, where you’ll work alongside nurses and other members of the care team to provide safe, compassionate care to adult patients with a variety of medical and post-surgical needs. As a CNA, you’ll play an important role in supporting patients with their daily needs, promoting comfort and dignity, and contributing to a positive patient experience.

Why CNAs Choose This Role

• Gain hands-on experience caring for a diverse medical and post-surgical patient population
• Work closely with experienced nurses and interdisciplinary team members
• Build valuable patient-care skills in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Be part of a collaborative, team-focused unit
• Make a direct impact on patient comfort, safety, dignity, and recovery

Facility: Kernersville Medical Center | Location: Kernersville, NC | Position Type: Full-Time | Work Schedule: Day Shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: 1 year, preferred.
  • 1 year of Assisted Living facilities only: experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Completion of NAI program, required.
  • Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I, required.
  • Medication Safety - AME, required.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and personal care
• Obtain and document vital signs and other patient information
• Monitor and record intake and output as directed
• Support patient comfort, positioning, and safety
• Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition to the nursing team
• Assist nursing staff with patient-care activities within your scope of practice
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and supportive patient-care environment
• Promote patient dignity, independence, and an exceptional patient experience