CNA PRN | Orleans, LA

Job description

MUST BE LOCAL to New Orleans area

Responsibilities May Include:

• Provide great patient care under the supervision of an RN
• Perform duties as directed by supervisors. These duties include but are not limited to those described below.
• Assisting patients by providing physical support during daily activities and personal hygiene, such as, getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, walking, standing, and exercising.
• Repositioning bedridden patients
• Ensuring residents / patients receive appropriate food by reviewing dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences. In some facilities, this may include preparing meals.
• Obtaining information from MDs, RNs, and care givers about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
• Recording vital signs, including BP, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients / residents to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruise, and blood in urine.
• Noting observations of patient / resident behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to RNs.
• Reminding patients / residents to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Staying up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Louisiana CNA License
• BLS
• Minimum of 1 year of CNA

Job Types: Contract, PRN, Temporary

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience:

• CNA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Louisiana CNA License

Benefits Provided by Jogan:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.