CNA - Same Day Services - Part time

Meritus Medical Center, 11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and as part of a collaborative care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. This role ensures a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment while honoring the dignity and individuality of each patient. The CNA maintains clinical competency, demonstrates age‑specific care practices, and actively participates in continuing education related to healthcare.

• Provide compassionate care for patients’ personal needs and comfort.
• Assist with hygiene tasks including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, and elimination needs.
• Perform delegated nursing tasks such as collecting specimens, taking vital signs, administering enemas, applying non‑sterile dressings, performing surgical preps, applying ice packs, and heat treatments.
• Document all care provided in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑stocked patient care environment.
• Anticipate and respond to patient comfort needs by rounding and answering call lights.
• Communicate patient observations and data to the assigned nurse.
• Uphold ethical standards by delivering care with professionalism, sensitivity, and respect for patient autonomy, dignity, and beliefs.

• Education:
  • High‑school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Completion of a state‑approved Nursing Assistant Program (required).
• Experience:
  • Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Maryland (required).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification in compliance with organizational policy.
• Physical and Mental Demands:
  • Ability to lift, move, and transport patients and equipment.
  • Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Emotional resilience to support patients and families in challenging situations.
  • Capacity to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

All benefits are available beginning the month following hire. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; paid time off beginning on day one; 401(k) plan; educational assistance; and employee assistance program. Employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential.

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