Certified Nursing Assistant

Albemarle Home Care & Hospice , a division of Medical Services of America, Inc., currently a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant for our patients in Elizabeth City (Pasquotank, Elizabeth City) NC.

Job Description

The CNA works under the general direction of the Registered Nurse/Case Manager and Clinical Manager to provide personal care services to maximize the comfort and health of patients and their families. Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Personal care services - reading and recording temperature, pulse and respiration, maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting with bodily and oral hygiene, etc.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics when dealing with mobility of client.
• Prepares and provides adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
• Observes, reports and documents changes in client status. Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in client body functions as indicated.
• Able to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate emergency procedures when indicated.

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of a accredited/certified registered nursing program.
• Minimum of one year experience in direct patient care.
• Home care & Hospice nursing experience strongly preferred.

MSA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance and other benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, additional life insurance, etc)
• Company paid employee life insurance
• 401(k) retirement with a generous company match
• Opportunities for advancement
• Many other great benefits

MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer