CNA Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of CNA. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Nursing Home experience helpful
• Current healthcare provider American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Collect urine, stool and sputum specimen as ordered
• Perform tasks such as ROM, assist with ambulatory devices as specified by the patients' plan of care
• Perform phlebotomy (requires additional training)
• Perform EKG (requires special training)
• Promptly answer patient call lights and respond to patient requests
• Report significant changes in patients' condition to RN

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the CNA position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for medical and physical care, in accordance with their scope of practice (CNA), to the residents to meet their daily needs based.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• AHCA Level 2 background screening clearance
• Graduate from a recognized training facility for medical assistants preferred
• Onsite wellness visits and sick care available for all employees
• Participates in the orientation of all team members
• Documents resident cares and behaviors according to Society policy, procedure and regulations Handles and disposes of linens, soiled clothing or supplies properly
• Daily "spot cleaning" of our residents apartments as well providing weekly personal laundry services
• Provide patient care under direction of nursing staff
• Provide companionship and basic care to patients

I would like to submit my application for the CNA opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a wide verity of clinical and clerical support to the Long Term Care department and other departments in accordance with Providence philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment
• Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanics in performance of job
• Gathers equipment for O2 set up
• Checks for proper functioning of equipment at patient bedside
• Ambulate patients with oxygen
• Set up suction equipment and check for proper function
• Nurse Assistant Certification (CT NA)
• Operate IVAC thermometer, vital sign check machine, blood pressure cuff

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the CNA position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support by performing a variety of clerical duties to support unit, including receptionist and secretarial functions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of six months experience in acute care or skilled care facility
• Builds strong relationships with patients, family members, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
• Minimum of six months in-patient experience (hospital or nursing home)
• Current State of Florida CNA license
• Current BLS from American Heart Association or Red Cross (no online certifications)
• Current PPD or TB Questionnaire (within six months)
• Two references from previous employers

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the CNA position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for such additional care as required to meet the personal primary needs and comfort of assigned patient based on skill, ability, limitations of scope of practice and patient acuity.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Maintain a clean and healthy environment
• Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action as appropriate
• Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens
• Consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients and staff, including ethical, cultural, psychosocial, religious, and age-specific aspects, for age's adolescent through the elderly
• Follow the principles and requirements outlined in the Commitments & Compliance Integrity Program, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and any other organizational or departmental materials related to compliance with laws and regulatory requirements
• Assist with, or performs, according to scope of practice, a timely assessment of patients, according to policies, procedures, and protocols, taking into account age/developmental stage
• Gather, document (as appropriate) and communicate patient data
• Perform and document general care activities