What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant or CNA position at Falcon Placement Services?
Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job Type: 2 Contract Openings
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Position Summary
https://www.falconmeds.com/jobs.html
Job Type: 2 Contract Openings
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Position Summary
- Provides nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
- Performs basic care tasks, assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), vital signs, specimen collection, and contributes to care planning.
- Patient Care
- Assist with ADLs (bathing, feeding, ambulation, etc.).
- Record vital signs and intake/output.
- Help with transfers, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment.
- Transport patients and ensure readiness for rehab or appointments.
- Specimen Collection (where state regulations permit).
- Collect nasal specimens for point-of-care (POC) testing.
- Ensure specimen integrity and proper labeling.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Complete training and competency assessments for specimen collection.
- Other Duties
- Assist with maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Provide postmortem care, assist with discharges, and orient new CNAs.
- Document care and report changes in patient conditions.
- Knowledge of bedside care procedures, basic medical asepsis, and safety precautions.
- Willing to work in various shifts/units and perform under stress.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs), and other physical activities.
- Mostly indoors (90%) with some exposure to noise, odors, and chemicals.
- Use of PPE (e.g., masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection) is mandatory.
- Completion of a state-approved CNA program.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
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