CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant / 6:30AM to 3PM

Hollenbeck Palms•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Looking for a job with great Benefits and Culture? Join us at Hollenbeck Palms! We are hiring a full time Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA to join our team in our Skilled Nursing department! Job Purpose: To provide Direct Resident Care under supervision of the Charge Nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA follows established policies and procedures while providing and coordinating resident care with other facility personnel. This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,100!

Requirements

CNA licensed by State of CA
CPR & First-Aid Certification
Must clear criminal background with DOJ and FBI
Ability to work in a healthcare setting with the senior population
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; Moving, lifting, assisting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds using proper mechanics and/or assistive lifting devices.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
Fine motor skills
Visual acuity

Responsibilities

Receives report and assignments.
Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility
Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs
Helping patients eat and take medications
Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages
Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort
Reports immediately to Charge Nurse anything unusual about residents.
Keeps bedside and over-bed tables clean and uncluttered. Keeps side rails clean.
Walks ambulatory residents to dining room and takes them to bathroom every two hours and as requested
Makes sure all residents are offered nourishment at indicated times.
Charts on all residents, making sure to include a narrative note about the activity and progress of the resident that day.
Other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing Services.
Support Hollenbeck Palm’s Core values – Quality of Life; Excellence; Compliance; Efficiency, Good Nature, Appreciation; and Balance
Must have a positive attitude, an attention to detail and enjoy interfacing with members and staff
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Manager