Job Description
A nursing assistant working with Nursa provides basic care and helps patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Nursing assistants work in a variety of nursing and residential care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, and more.
CNA Responsibilities:
Allowing for some variation in duties from one work setting to another, the following are typical responsibilities of CNAs:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and walking or exercising
- Record vital signs, height, and weight
- Measure and record dietary intake and output
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention
- Document all care provided and refused and submit paperwork
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of care
- Transport patients to treatment units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds
- Clean and sanitize patients’ clothing, rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other areas, maintaining safety standards and infection control procedures
CNA Qualifications:
Here are basic qualifications and important skills for nursing assistants working with Nursa:
- Completing a nurse assistant course that meets state requirements
- Passing the respective state’s competency exam and obtaining a certification or license—if applicable
- Following oral and written instructions
- Working as part of a team
- Providing compassionate and reliable care
- Communicating effectively within a team
CNA Benefits:
CNAs who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:
- Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments
- Competitive hourly rates
- Fast and straightforward payments
- User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate all preferences and lifestyles
Nursa enables certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to work when and where they want. Get started in three easy steps:
- Set up an account
- Upload your licenses/certifications
- Request shifts
About Required CNA License:
Requirements to work as a nursing assistant can vary significantly from state to state. To become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), an individual generally has to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent and/or complete a state-approved CNA program. Other typical requirements include completing an application, paying required fees, and passing a nursing assistant competency examination. Each state also has particular requirements for maintaining a certification active and/or renewing certification.
About Location:
Tucked away in the charming town of South Paris, Maine, lies a tight-knit community with endless opportunities for healthcare professionals. With its picturesque setting and warm atmosphere, PRN shifts as an RN, LPN, or CNA in this city prove to be highly fulfilling. From building strong relationships with patients to making a true difference in their lives, working in South Paris is a rewarding experience.
Maine is known as the Pine Tree State and is known for its rugged, picturesque coast. Nursing professionals choose to pick up shifts in the state due to the shortage of healthcare providers, as well as its warm, welcoming culture. Maine is an excellent destination to enjoy nature while working—from the mountains to the coast, Maine offers something for everyone.
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South Paris, Paris, Maine offers numerous desirable qualities for both residents and visitors. With its charming small-town atmosphere, beautiful outdoor spaces, and proximity to larger cities, it is a wonderful place to live and work. The city also attracts PRN nurses and nursing assistants due to the abundance of healthcare facilities and the opportunity to pick PRN opportunities, which can be highly rewarding for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. The close-knit community and the sense of fulfillment from providing care to those in need make South Paris an appealing destination for PRN healthcare workers.
Want to pick up high-paying PRN jobs in Maine? Nursa is a marketplace that connects nurses and CNAs with shifts near them.
Although requirements vary from state to state, CNA candidates generally have to complete a state-approved training program and pass a nursing assistant competency examination.
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