| Location | Providence, RI |
Job Summary
The CNA performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks under the general supervision of a professional staff nurse. Attends to personal needs and comfort of patients and performs a variety of other duties to assist the staff nurse responsible for these patients. The Nurse s Aide, although supervised, proceeds alone on routine tasks, referring questionable situations to the appropriate staff nurse or nursing supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, and provides written reports for the patient s medical record on care provided.
Prepares and checks equipment/supplies and utilizes resources and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
Observes and communications changes in the patient s condition to the staff nurse and/or nursing supervisor.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team.
Supports unit-based Quality Assurance activities and maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient s comfort and privacy and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal behavior of patients, family, visitors, and hospital personnel.
Participates in educational programs and in-services meetings.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Requirements
High school graduate and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Training program required. Must maintain a current Rhode Island Department of Health CNA license and CPR certification. Must be at least 18 years old. Proficiency in the English language required
Internal Posting Period: 8/26/2026 - 9/4/2026
About Us
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
EEO Statements
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
High school graduate and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Training program required. Must maintain a current Rhode Island Department of Health CNA license and CPR certification. Must be at least 18 years old. Proficiency in the English language required
Internal Posting Period: 8/26/2026 - 9/4/2026
Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, and provides written reports for the patient s medical record on care provided.
Prepares and checks equipment/supplies and utilizes resources and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
Observes and communications changes in the patient s condition to the staff nurse and/or nursing supervisor.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team.
Supports unit-based Quality Assurance activities and maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient s comfort and privacy and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal behavior of patients, family, visitors, and hospital personnel.
Participates in educational programs and in-services meetings.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.