Certified nursing assistant
St. Johns Rehab & NSG CTR·Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
St. Johns Rehab & NSG CTR·Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. They also ensure patient safety, communicate condition changes to nurses, and maintain accurate documentation.
Description Summary & Objective The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse will provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
Essential Functions & HOURS 7am-3pm Takes and records Vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.
Performs/Assists with the personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADL’s) and documents as needed.
Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.
Communicates any change in patients and/or resident condition to nurse during each shift.
Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
Maintains patient and/or resident safety at all times. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties Follows the instructions of the nurse in a timely and accurate manner.
Provides floor orientation to new employees as needed.
Maintains flexibility in assignment changes due to census fluctuation.
Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident care needs.
Perform other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility May serve as an interim department leader depending on need
Clear and Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification to practice in the state of Florida Medication Administration Training (6 hours) for Assisted Living Facility (ALF) if applicable CPR certification 1 year experience preferred Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
Market context
Certified Nursing Assistant roles in Florida are commonly in demand across hospitals, long-term care, and home health settings, especially for candidates who can document accurately and work reliably on busy shifts. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Florida CNA certification, CPR, basic computer skills, and prior experience, while strong English reading and writing skills help with charting and communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your certification status and documentation skills before applying.
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