Community Health Systems·Naples, Florida
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, including assistance with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and mobility support. They are also responsible for monitoring vital signs, documenting patient conditions, and ensuring a safe, clean environment for residents.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) provides direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The CNA assists with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and basic nursing care to ensure patient safety, comfort, and well-being. The CNA is responsible for observing and reporting patient conditions, maintaining a clean environment, and promoting continuity and quality of care.
Essential Functions
Assists patients with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and other daily living activities.
Provides basic care such as changing linens, assisting with repositioning, and providing mobility support.
Measures and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
Documents patient care activities accurately and promptly, maintaining confidentiality in accordance with healthcare regulations.
Supports patient nutrition by serving meals, assisting with feeding, and monitoring intake and output.
Maintains patient safety by ensuring the proper use of restraints, following infection control protocols, and implementing fall prevention measures.
Assists with basic treatments such as applying nonsterile dressings, ice packs, and heat treatments as directed by nursing staff.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure a positive care experience and address patient needs.
Participates in ongoing training and education to maintain CNA certification and stay updated on best practices in patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
As a core employee with Physicians Regional, you will be eligible for competitive base pay, night shift incentives, and a robust total rewards compensation package. Included in our benefits package includes some of the following: health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more! You can also qualify for tuition assistance and a reimbursement program for qualified programs.
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Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience as a CNA and hold a current state certification. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required for this position.
Market context
In Florida, support-services openings often draw steady demand because facilities rely on CNAs and other support staff to keep daily operations moving. These roles are competitive when employers need current Florida CNA licensure, AHA BLS certification, and EKG skills, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here save you time by pulling key details from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any EKG experience clearly in your resume.