CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Position summary

The purpose of your job position is to perform direct patient care activities in a skilled nursing facility environment and ensure the health and comfort of the patients.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Care for patients with special needs (e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease)

• Assist physicians and nursing staff with various procedures.

• Act as a liaison between nursing home and other medical facilities.

• Help patients with mobility, such as transferring from bed to wheelchair.

• Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.

• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.

• Monitor patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Assist with collecting patient’s history, condition and doctor’s orders.

• Document patient care and report any changes in condition to the nursing staff.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.

• Follow established protocols and procedures for patient care.

• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Education / Licensure

High school diploma or GED

Certification with accredited training course through the State of California

BLS and CPR certification

Qualifications / Experience

Experience at a skilled nursing facility

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion

Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension

Good collaboration and teamwork skills

Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities

Keen attention to detail

In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations

Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions

Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Must be able to stand, bend and reach throughout the day

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person