Certified Nursing Assistant Corrections

DEPENDABLE STAFFING AGENCY • Corcoran, CA

17d • $20 - $28

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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): 1) CNA shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) under Facility policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: 2) Assist patient/youth with activities of daily living and provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse; 3) Perform and document rounds of patient/youth receiving medical and/or psychiatric care and report changes in patient/youth condition to the RN; 4) Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing; 5) Assist other non-custody staff to provide patient/youth care; 6) Prepare documentation for patient/youth transfers to other Institutions/Facilities or trips to specialty appointments; 7) Complete all required documentation of patient/youth care, provide written or oral reports, and record entries in logbooks; 8) 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.

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