Nursing Assistant Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Certified nursing assistants preferred
• Current CA CNA certification preferred
• Medical nursing experience is preferred
• Possesses knowledge and information of current practices
• Is competent at the proficient level
• Promotes teams commitment to excellence
• Basic understanding of personal computers including terminology, hardware and software, the Windows environment, Windows tool bar and functions
• Experience preferred in teaching roles

In response to your job posting for nursing assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for clinical expertise in medical management, crisis and behavior management techniques.

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:

• Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran/residents' plan of care, participates in treatment team meetings for resident care planning
• Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident
• Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control, and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties
• Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison
• Serves as preceptor and mentor to other NA's
• Orients members of the health care team to the units as appropriate
• Functions as a member of the unit base counsel

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

Previously, I was responsible for training on basic lab techniques and protocols.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellian experience preferred
• Recent acute med/surg experience preferred
• Transitional Care or Long-term care facility experience considered
• Current BLS and Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate
• Current certification as a nursing assistant
• Work at a fast pace in an active work environment\ Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic
• Provides direct care for complex veterans

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

Previously, I was responsible for basic analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments.

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:

• Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role
• Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel
• Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately
• Performing and documenting prescribed medical treatment and interventions for patients, such as diabetic urine testing and blood testing, simple dressing changes
• Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan
• Recognizes the residents' autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment
• Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings
• Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to clients.

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:

• Manages distributed patient behavior and by appropriately intervenes and request assistant from other health care members
• Appropriately initiates basic life support, takes actions appropriate action
• Basic knowledge of nursing assistant duties and responsibilities with Medical Terminology Course preferred
• Registered on State Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry
• Prefer hospital setting, long term care setting, or PCA experience
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card preferred
• Three months experience in Home Care setting or equivalent preferred
• Previous nursing assistant experience is great but we will also train the right individual!