Aide Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Inpatient Care
Hartwick, IA$40,199 - $50,099 a year
Start date:
01 Feb 2026
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Details
Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) providing essential support under the guidance of registered nurses. This role focuses on delivering personalized care to patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being throughout their stay.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned caseloads and communicate effectively with supervisory staff as needed.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support daily living activities including housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Help with patient mobility including transfers, ambulation assistance, and repositioning.
- Accurately measure and document vital signs and other patient observations.
- Complete daily documentation including clinical notes and time sheets promptly and thoroughly.
- Maintain open, empathetic communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Organize workload efficiently to meet care and documentation deadlines.
- Adapt flexibly to changing priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Education and Certification
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
- Completion of a 75-hour CNA certification course is required.
- Must be listed on the state Nurse Aide Registry at the time of hire.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association is mandatory.
- Completion of a Mandatory Reporter course is required within six months of employment.
Experience and Requirements
- Adherence to all federal, state, and professional licensure and regulatory training requirements.
- Commitment to compliance with organizational policies and ethical standards.
- Strong dedication to customer service and therapeutic communication.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare setting.
This position serves patients in a regional healthcare facility located in the Midwest, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
