Certified Nurses Assistant II
About The Position
Meals on Wheels Orange County is the largest nonprofit provider of nutrition and supportive services for at-risk older adults in Central and North Orange County. Our mission is to combat hunger and loneliness among older adults through nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks, and to support families through day services. We deliver nearly 2 million meals annually to 20,000 at-risk older adults. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) to join our team. Reporting to the Program Director and working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), the CNA will provide healthcare services and assistance to participants at our Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) center.
Requirements
- Must have active State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
- Must have current certification in CPR and first aid training.
- Must pass post-offer physical examinations and obtain tuberculosis clearance.
- Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have great communication skills.
- Proficient in computer use on a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office.
- Time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual a plus: Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Providing great client care.
- Greet clients and maintain daily sign-in sheets. Assists with record keeping pertaining to clients.
- Answering client’s needs and determining how best to assist them.
- Providing physical support for clients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including - toileting, walking, standing, exercising and transferring.
- Ensure clients receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output; reporting changes to LVN and/or Registered Nurse.
- Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
- Examine clients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
- Note observations of client behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms and report to nurses.
- Immediately reports to LVN and/or RN any signs or symptoms of client illness or other concerns regarding their health status.
- Assist in serving lunch and snacks, including seating, feeding, cutting food, etc.
- Assist with group exercises under supervision of RN.
- Assist with recreational activities, playing games, conversation, etc.
- Assists clients with getting on/off transportation vehicle and document arrival and departure times.
- Document of all aspects of the nursing care services according to program practice standards.
- Performs other tasks as requested under supervision and within scope of abilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
