Certified Nursing Assistant - Yuma, AZ - SC 26-13603

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Yuma, AZ
Job Type: Contract
Shift & Schedule: Days | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Nights | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM | 12-Hour Shifts | 36–48 Hours/Week | Approximately 4 Shifts/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No

Pay Rate: $25 – $30/hour

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct care and support with activities of daily living in a healthcare setting.

Required Qualifications

• Active Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

• Knowledge of paraprofessional nursing care practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of medical equipment and safe patient-care practices.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to provide compassionate care and assistance with activities of daily living.

• Flexibility with scheduling based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with transfers, ambulation, eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.

• Assist nursing staff with basic medical procedures, treatments, post-surgical care, and post-mortem care.

• Obtain and document vital signs and monitor physical and mental status.

• Collect urine, sputum, and stool specimens and monitor intake and output as directed.

• Maintain accurate medical records, worksheets, and reports.

• Assist with dining activities, including transportation, meal selection, and feeding assistance.

• Respond promptly to patient requests and call lights while providing care and comfort.

• Maintain clean, sanitary, and therapeutic patient-care areas.

• Assist licensed nurses during emergency situations.

• Transport patients to outside appointments as needed.

• Perform related clerical duties, including answering phones and filing.

• Participate in quality improvement and facility processes.

• Follow applicable facility, state, and agency policies and procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.