Certified Nurse Assistant (On-Call, PM &NOC Shift)

Eskaton•Carmichael, CA

54d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us, you're not just starting a job. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home.

Requirements

Possession of a valid California Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a long-term care facility preferred.
Knowledge in performing personal care services in a skilled nursing facility.
Possesses the ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses, to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or G.E.D., preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
Makes beds, straightens rooms and keeps resident care areas in an organized manner.
Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
Provides safe resident transfers involving bed, wheelchair, chair and/or shower chair. Obtains assistance as needed to ensure resident safety.
Demonstrates ability to provide oral care, shaving and toileting in a safe and thorough manner.
Takes resident's vital signs, documents them appropriately and recognizes abnormalities and reports to charge nurse.
Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care. Must demonstrate proper transfer and lifting techniques.
Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident safely according to his/her endurance levels.
Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate supervising nurse.
Makes rounds to ensure resident's safety, comfort, medical attention every two hours or more frequently as required by the patient.
Collects specimens as directed.
Completes weights for each resident as required. Reports gains/losses to charge nurse.
Sets up meal tray and assists with feeding as necessary. Assesses for choking and responds appropriately.
Assists resident with bed mobility techniques, ambulation techniques and the use of assistive devices.
Assists residents with balance/standing activities
Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and proper use of gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, and linen handling.
Accurately documents care given to residents including the documentation of reportable resident problems (i.e., ADL sheets, B & B sheets, meal percentages, I & O's, etc.).
Keeps accurate records of time worked. Clocks in and out of facility as required by law and by the rules and regulations of the facility.
Submits required documentation which consistently meets guidelines within the time frames established by the facility.
Follows documentation procedures as required by Title XXII and OBRA rules and regulations. Uses accurate medical terminology.
Models and embodies Eskaton’s core values, including: Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all, Fostering excellence in everything we do, Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth, Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative.
Fully comply with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image for the public and residents.
Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.