CNA Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

Nurse Assistant

Willis Knighton Health Shreveport, LA, US
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WK Medical Center

  • Nursing Service
  • NS-5 West

Shreveport, LA

Nursing

Full-Time, Day, 7a-7p

Posted 04/10/2026

Req # 9216

Willis Knighton is seeking a compassionate, dependable full-time Nurse Assistant to join our acute care team. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, attentive to detail, and able to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will support nursing staff and provide hands-on care to 10–12 patients per shift, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide daily patient hygiene, including baths, oral care, and grooming
  • Perform room cleaning and restocking to maintain a safe, organized environment
  • Assist with unit cleaning tasks as needed to support overall workflow
  • Support patients with feeding, including setting up trays and assisting those who need help eating.
  • Take and record vital signs per hospital protocol (if applicable to your facility’s scope)
  • Assist with ambulation, repositioning, and transfers using proper safety techniques
  • Respond promptly to call lights and patient needs
  • Communicate changes in patient condition to supervising nurses
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record
  • Uphold infection control, safety, and hospital policy standards

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