CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Pay Starts at $20hr

Summary

Are you passionate about providing compassionate, hands-on patient care? We are seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to support patients' personal care, comfort, and safety while contributing to a positive healing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while respecting each patient's dignity, individuality, and personal preferences.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, skin care, and toileting.
• Obtain and document vital signs and collect specimens as directed.
• Assist with patient transportation and other nursing support activities.
• Perform delegated nursing tasks such as applying non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, and heat treatments.
• Accurately document patient care and observations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
• Restock supplies and support unit readiness.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.
• Communicate patient observations and concerns to the nursing team.
• Promote patient comfort through proactive rounding and attentive care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and empathy in all interactions.

Qualifications Required

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program.
• Current Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification in accordance with organizational policy.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They demonstrate strong attention to detail, work effectively as part of a team, and maintain a patient-centered approach in all aspects of their work.Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift as required throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely assist patients with transfers and mobility needs.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and other healthcare-related hazards.

Why Join Us?

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting patients and the healthcare team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working in a collaborative environment dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.