CNA
San Diego, California
- Eligibility
- GeriatricsLong-Term Care
Posted Jun 24
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No charge shifts
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- CNA
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CA nursing median is $56/hr
CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $89/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $70/hr, across 2945 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St. Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day. Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!
Job
Summary
Assists department supervisor in the daily operation and ensuring the health and comfort of the Residents. Adheres to all Federal, State, and local regulations and corporate and facility Policies and Procedures. Assists staff in providing Resident care, which may include meal service, light housekeeping, toileting, personal hygiene and medication assistance.
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Minimum
Qualifications
- Current California CNA certification. Current First Aid and CPR cards from the American Heart Association. Successful completion of Medication Assistance Training. Successful completion of required Dementia Training.
- Must be able to be tactful and courteous at all times with both Residents and employees. Must be able to respond to Resident’s needs and expectations.
- Able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language. Must be computer literate sufficient to perform all tasks required of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System.
Education and
Experience
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Completion of a formal CNA training program.
- A minimum of one-year experience working with the elderly in a skilled nursing or residential care facility preferred.
St. Paul’s
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life
- Same day pay available!
- Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
- Paid Sick Time
- Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- 403(b) with match
- Child care available
- Employee referral bonuses
- Upward mobility!
You Make Us Who We Are!
At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!
St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County includ
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Requirements
- Current California CNA certification. Current First Aid and CPR cards from the American Heart Association. Successful completion of Medication Assistance Training. Successful completion of required Dementia Training.
- Must be able to be tactful and courteous at all times with both Residents and employees. Must be able to respond to Resident’s needs and expectations.
- Able to read, write, understand, and speak the English language. Must be computer literate sufficient to perform all tasks required of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System.
Benefits highlights
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Place
- City
- San Diego, California
- Median rent
- $2,313/mo
- Local household income
- $108,077/yr
- Metro price level
- 12% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
San Diego area index 111.9, where 100 is the national average.
Swap snow boots for dawn patrol at Pacific Beach before shifts at UC San Diego Health. San Diego's cost of living runs about 12% above the national average, but California nursing wages, 70 miles of coastline, and Balboa Park make the premium work—especially when January means outdoor tacos in Barrio Logan, not windshield ice.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
St. Paul's Senior Services is a non-profit organization based in San Diego, California, that has been serving older adults since 1960. The organization focuses on meeting the spiritual, physical, and social needs of seniors through various programs and residential care…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
