Certified Nursing Assistant Corrections

DEPENDABLE STAFFING AGENCY

21d • $20 - $26

About The Position

Dependable Staffing Agency is looking to hire compassionate, competent, and dedicated CNAs to fill the needs of our California community. These are immediate openings with both full-time and part-time shifts available. If you have a desire to make a difference in your field with your knowledge, skills, and service, you are in the right place.

Requirements

• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institutions. Clinical competencies must be current.
• Possess and maintain, while performing services for the corrections department, a current Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California to perform services in the State of California.
• Possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider
• All Temporary/Relief CNAs must have documentation of completion of a competency validation process meeting the requirements of Title 22, Section 70016, or Section 70016.1 before performing the duties required by this Agreement.
• Each Temporary/Relief CNA shall comply with 8 CCR 5199 standards for both current N95 and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) medical clearance and annual general respiratory protection training which is to include a request to repeat PLHCP clearance if they develop 1) marked immunocompromise or pregnancy which might require great respiratory protection than N95s provide or 2) a health condition which might limit N95 or PAPR use and completion of the annual 8 CCR 5199 Appendix G questionnaire.
• Temporary/Relief CNAs providing services to the corrections department must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the Department of Corrections. All Temporary/Relief CNAs must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication, and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief CNAs who fail to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform
• Valid CNA/ License
• Active BLS – American Heart Association
• CA State I.D.
• Social Security Card
• TB Test
• N95 Mask Fit Test

Responsibilities

• CNA shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) under Facility policies and procedures.
• Assist patient/youth with activities of daily living and provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Perform and document rounds of patient/youth receiving medical and/or psychiatric care and report changes in patient/youth condition to the RN
• Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing
• Assist other non-custody staff to provide patient/youth care
• Prepare documentation for patient/youth transfers to other Institutions/Facilities or trips to specialty appointments
• Complete all required documentation of patient/youth care, provide written or oral reports, and record entries in logbooks
• Clean, maintain, and check equipment; and check inventory, order, and check
• Cues, assists, and/or provides personal care services for residents as directed by residents and/or resident care plan.
• Takes and records vital signs; measures and records heights and weights.
• Measures and records fluid and food intake and output.
• Recognizes and reports observations of changes in condition or residents' needs to a Licensed Nurse.
• Provides restorative intervention as directed by Licensed Nurses or other supervisors.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to residents' emotional, social, and mental health needs.
• Makes and reports observations of residents' environment to ensure the safety and comfort of residents.
• Reports any accidents, hazards, or unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in care planning and nursing reporting process.
• Demonstrates and promotes residents' rights including appropriate response to abuse and neglect.
• Changes bed linens and makes beds.
• Documents resident care appropriately before the end of the shift.
• Answers call lights on time.
• Attends required in-service and training, 12 hours per year or as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management to meet changing job-related requirements.
• Handles all forms of protected health information (PHI) in a confidential, private, and secure manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED