Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Falmouth, MA
Type: Contract
Duration: TBD
Shift & Schedule: Mixed Evenings & Nights | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM & 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 40 Hours/Week | Every Other Weekend | Rotating Holidays
Pay Rate:
Local: $28/hr
Travel: $31/hr
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for an exciting Contract opportunity in Falmouth, MA. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate, high-quality patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting the nursing team in delivering exceptional care.
Responsibilities
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
Obtain, record, and report vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition.
Answer call lights and assist patients with mobility, transfers, transportation, and wheelchair assistance.
Provide catheter care, oral care, nail care, reposition bedridden patients, and maintain patient comfort.
Clean patient rooms, change bed linens, and maintain a safe, organized environment.
Prepare food trays, assist with feeding, and accurately document food and fluid intake.
Sterilize equipment and supplies while following infection prevention and safety protocols.
Maintain accurate patient documentation and protect the confidentiality of resident health information.
Communicate patient concerns and condition changes promptly to the nursing team.
Perform additional patient care and departmental duties as assigned while promoting quality and compassionate care.
Required Qualifications
Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required in accordance with Massachusetts state regulations.
Minimum 10th-grade education required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a team member.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and comply with patient rights and HIPAA requirements.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet the physical and sensory requirements of the position.
Professional, dependable, compassionate, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.