Certified Nursing Assistant Cover Letter Example

Dear Director of Nursing,

I am applying for the CNA position at Sonoran Care Center. I passed the Arizona state CNA exam in July after completing my program at Pima Community College, including 120 clinical hours at a 90-bed skilled nursing facility where I was assigned a full caseload of eight residents by my final week.

In clinicals I assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting, took and recorded vitals each shift, performed safe two-person transfers with a Hoyer lift, and documented in PointClickCare. My instructor’s evaluation noted that residents on my hall asked for me by name. I hold current BLS certification and completed a dementia-care module as part of the program.

I am available for nights, weekends and double shifts, which I understand is where you need coverage most. I would welcome the chance to complete a working interview on your memory-care unit.

Sincerely,

Tasha Reed

Dear Nurse Manager,

I am applying for the Patient Care Technician position on your medical-surgical unit at Baptist Health. I have five years as a CNA, the last three on a 32-bed med-surg/telemetry floor, where I cover 8 to 10 patients per shift and cross-trained as a PCT in EKG, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring.

At Norton Hospital I perform hourly rounding, assist with ADLs and ambulation, apply telemetry leads and troubleshoot alarms, draw labs for the morning run, and chart in Epic. I have had zero patient falls under my care for 26 consecutive months and was named unit employee of the quarter twice. I hold current BLS and completed Epic superuser training, so I help onboard new techs on documentation.

Baptist Health’s new cardiac step-down unit is the kind of floor I want to grow on while I complete my LPN prerequisites. I can start with two weeks’ notice and am open to rotating shifts.

Sincerely,

Marcus Bell

Dear Ms. Carver,

I am applying for the Home Health Aide / CNA position with Cascade Home Care. For four years I have provided in-home care to clients with mobility limitations, post-surgical recovery needs and early-stage dementia, most recently a two-year placement with the same client and family.

I manage personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation to dietary orders, safe transfers and range-of-motion exercises, and I keep daily care notes that the visiting RN and the family both read. I have never missed a scheduled shift in four years, I am comfortable working alone and escalating changes in condition promptly, and I hold current CNA, BLS and Oregon home care worker certifications with a clean driving record.

Cascade’s focus on long-term client matching is why I am applying — continuity is where I do my best work. I am available for weekday days and alternating weekends and can provide references from two client families.

Sincerely,

Elena Moreau