Job Description
Job Description
Reports To:
Nurse Supervisor / Registered Nurse / Healthcare Manager
Job Summary:
The CNA/GNA/Caregiver is responsible for providing direct patient care and support under the supervision of nursing staff. This role assists patients with daily activities, monitors vital signs, and ensures a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for individuals in need of care.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist residents or patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
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Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight)
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Help patients with mobility, including transferring from beds to wheelchairs and repositioning
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Monitor and report changes in patient’s physical or emotional condition to nursing staff
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Ensure patient rooms are clean, organized, and safe
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Provide companionship and emotional support
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Assist with meal preparation and feeding if needed
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Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
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Follow infection control protocols and proper hygiene procedures
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Document care provided using appropriate systems or charts
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Participate in training and continuing education as required
Qualifications:
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Valid CNA or GNA certification (state-Maryland)
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CPR/First Aid certification
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Previous experience in caregiving or healthcare (preferred but not always required)
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Compassionate, patient, and dependable
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Physically able to lift, move, or support patients as needed
Work Environment:
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May work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or private homes
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Requires physical effort including standing, walking, bending, and lifting
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May involve exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Schedule:
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Full-time, part-time, or per diem
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Day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required