Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Nursing

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Primary Skill: Patient Care Assistance

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) provides essential daily care and support to patients, particularly elderly or chronically ill individuals. This role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring patient comfort, and supporting nursing staff in delivering high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)

• Monitor and record vital signs and patient conditions

• Help patients with mobility, transfers, and ambulation

• Provide feeding assistance and ensure proper nutrition

• Maintain patient hygiene and comfort

• Observe and report changes in patient health to nursing staff

• Assist with repositioning patients to prevent bedsores

• Maintain clean and safe patient environments

• Support nurses and healthcare teams with routine care tasks

• Document care activities accurately

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

• Active CNA license/registration

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (preferred)

• 1–2 years of experience in SNF or long-term care (preferred)

Key Skills:

• Patient care and assistance

• Compassion and empathy

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Physical stamina and ability to assist patients

• Team collaboration

Work Environment:

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long-term care center

• Patient-focused and physically active environment

• Rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with geriatric or long-term care patients

• Familiarity with EMR systems

• Experience in rehabilitation or post-acute care

Required Skills