*CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant*
The position involves direct and indirect patient care for a population of patients age 18 and older.
Age specific experience and/or special training and / or expertise is required to serve this population.
Under the general supervision of a Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse and / or Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs routine tasks in patient care, bedside nursing and documentation of care provided.
This position does provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients.
This Certified Nursing Assistant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
This position requires certification as a nursing assistant.
Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures, aseptic practices, and cardio-pulmonary techniques is desirable.
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
The capability to follow written and verbal instructions, process basic math skills, and the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others is critical to the position.
Ability to maintain assigned work hours, and tasks over long periods during working hours.
\* Takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure using appropriate single use patient equipment
\* Measures and records fluid and food intake and output
\* Assists in physical examinations, special treatments or postmortem care as directed
\* Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary: assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs
\* Maintains the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals, and wheelchairs.
Ensures that such equipment is labeled and properly stored when not in use.
Empties canisters as needed.
Follows appropriate Infection Control protocol.
\* Performs services for the patient involving bathing using basinless bath products, oral hygiene, care of hair, and oral feeding.
\* Participates in hourly rounds
\* Reports any unusual circumstances or change in patient's condition to the LPN and / or Supervisor
\* Recognizes and communicates cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates basic life support
\*Observes patients for unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports significant findings to LPN/Supervisor
\* Practices good isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection
\* Performs all other duties as required
*Competency for Geriatric Patients:*
\* Strives to obtain understanding by speaking distinctly and moving slowly
\* Explains all procedures, provides for adequate rest periods, and listens to their concerns and fears
Service Standards:
\* Follows environment of care plan
\* Follow established clinical practices
\* Pay Attention to detail
\* Routine Assessment of the environment for high risk with immediate corrections
\* Listen carefully / Constantly learn about residents and identify their needs
\* Timely follow-up/ Ensure understanding of treatment
\* Acknowledge our residents with smile and treat them as welcome guest / Listen to out residents
\* Maintain a clean / organized environment, including workspace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Physical setting:
* Acute care
* Hospital
* Inpatient
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
* Evening shift
* Night shift
* Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
* Holidays
* Overtime
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Rotating weekends
* Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
* La Mesa, CA 91942: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Required)
* CNA (Required)
Work Location: In person
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