Lower Cape Fear LifeCare·Bolivia, North Carolina
The CNA provides basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. They also assist with clerical tasks, stocking duties, and maintain effective communication within the interdisciplinary team.
The CNA works under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse to provide a variety of basic patient care activities to meet personal needs and comfort to patients.
Care is based on CNA’s level of registration and agency policies and procedures.
The patient population can include newborns through geriatric patients.
The CNA assists in clerical and stocking duties for the department or agency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
1. Competently performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the supervision of the RN to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. CNA supervision must include following POC by participating in IDT, task competency, compliance with infection control and reporting changes in patient conditions. The CNA must have a competency evaluation by an RN every 14 days to evaluate services of aide
2. Completes a variety of clerical and stocking needs to assist with optimal department/agency safety and functioning.
3. Appropriately documents and communicates all required information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
4. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
5. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance.
6. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team.
7. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
8. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on a daily basis.
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High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of CNA course. Must attend 12 hours of in-service training supervised by a Registered Nurse on a rolling 12-month basis. Has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aide has not provided services for compensation.
Current certification with State Board of Nursing, or current registration with Department of Facilities Service in the State of North Carolina.
3.
No prior experience required. Two years experience with hospice, home health or oncology preferred.
Must be able to demonstrate sufficient dexterity to take patient’s vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.) and to measure patient intake and output. Ability to speak clearly for patient communication. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.
Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, families, physicians and staff to effectively care for the patients.
Assisting patients with activities of daily living that require pushing, moving, or lifting. Positioning of patients, giving patient’s bath, ambulating patients requires much physical effort. Must be able to use proper body mechanics to lift at least 45 pounds. Ability to drive an automobile
The ability to follow detailed and diverse instructions for assisting several patients in the daily living routine requires long and short-term memory.
Must be able to visually assess patients. Utilize sight for documenting and ambulating patients. Utilize hearing to take blood pressures and effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, needle puncture wounds. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs which may include weekends/holidays, rotating shifts, availability for all 3 Care Centers. Must work a minimum of one, 12 hour shift every 4 weeks including one weekend shift quarterly and one holiday per year when shifts available. Must be available to work both 7a and 7p shifts. Overtime only as approved.
All patient populations from infants through geriatric with life limiting illness.
Market context
Support-services roles in North Carolina often see steady demand in schools and healthcare settings, especially for candidates who can reliably handle day-to-day operations and transportation-related responsibilities. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for dependable attendance, a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, and a high school diploma or GED, while benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, retirement, and growth opportunities can make openings more appealing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your license and age eligibility before applying.
