Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med-Surg - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (East Los Angeles) 10029

Los Angeles Community Hospitals•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$23 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures which are directly related to patient care. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Demonstrated prior patient care experience
Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA
AHA Basic Life Support
Understanding of basic medical terminology
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Seeing - Constantly
Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
Climb or Balance - Frequently
Talking - Frequently
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently
Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required. Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate
PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning & positioning, and patient transportation.
COMMUNICATION: Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.