CHI St. Alexius Garrison·Ruskin, Florida
The Nurse Aide provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining a clean environment. They work as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of a registered nurse to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Where You’ll Work CHI St.
Alexius Health Garrison includes the services of a 22-bed critical access hospital, a 26-bed skilled nursing facility, an attached rural health clinic, and an Emergency Department that is available 24 hours a day.
We offer many outpatient services, including physical therapy, radiology services, laboratory services, cardiac rehabilitation, and IV treatments.
Since opening in 1952, CHI St.
Alexius Health Garrison has been dedicated to serving the residents of Garrison and the surrounding rural communities.
The hospital is equipped with 4 emergency rooms, on-site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services.
Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing-bed program, and acute care services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.
Every day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our multi-disciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being.To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare.
Delivers direct patient care as delegated including but not limited to oral cares, bathing, transferring, repositioning, feeding, and providing direct supervision for patients requiring it Communicates and works cooperatively with nursing staff by reporting observations, serving as a liaison between patient and nurse, and updating other staff members through shift report Measures and documents accurately and at the time of occurrence vital signs, input and output, weights, procedures, personal care, activities of daily living, specimens as directed, observations, dietary intake, and ambulation Assumes routine coordination of clerical activities under the direction of department leadership and nurses on duty, including answering and routing phone calls, stocking supplies, communicating new orders and test results to pertinent staff, and locating charts and forms as requested Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality We are offering a $3,750 employment incentive to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements Required CNA Certification ND State Nursing Assistant Registry Preferred Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required
Candidates must hold a valid ND State Nursing Assistant Registry license. No formal education is required, but the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly is essential.
Market context
In Florida, CNA openings are common across long-term care and other patient-care settings, and employers often screen closely for active state licensure, CPR, and prior hands-on experience. These roles can be competitive because facilities want candidates who can work reliably in fast-paced care environments and support daily resident needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your FL CNA license and CPR status before applying.
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