Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time Days
About The Position
Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 91-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms for treating particularly serious conditions. We are located near the I-605 and I-10 intersection in Baldwin Park with a number of shops and restaurants nearby for added convenience. Job Summary Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.
Requirements
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Completion of course for nursing assistants.
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification
- BLS Certification
- Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.
Responsibilities
- Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
- Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
- Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
- Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
- Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
- Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
- Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
