Certified Nursing Assistant (On-Call) - SC/ Alegria-11-205

Salvation Army Careers•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care and supervision of residents and observes and reports resident conditions to the Individual Service Plan Team. This role involves providing compassionate and safe care, responding promptly to client needs, and assisting with monitoring vital signs. The CNA is responsible for recording signs and symptoms of illness, recognizing the need for medical intervention, and taking appropriate action. This includes monitoring vital signs, contacting physicians or emergency services, and adhering to all facility policies and procedures. The position also requires direct observation of residents taking medication, weighing residents, and completing end-of-shift reports. Regular monitoring of the house and residents, documenting observations and incidents, and ensuring a safe and clean environment are key responsibilities. The CNA must respond appropriately to emergencies, maintain resident confidentiality, and attend all staff meetings and training. Maintaining positive working relationships and demonstrating self-direction are also important. Additional duties include collecting urine for drug testing, answering phones, taking messages, and assisting residents with housekeeping and laundry.

Requirements

High School education or the equivalent.
California Home Health Aid or Nursing Assistant.
Basic information on blood borne infection and universal precautions including the use of protective devices.
Must pass criminal background check.
BCLS and Red Cross Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Culturally sensitive and non-judgmental.
Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS.
Basic knowledge of the care needs of HIV individuals.
Ability to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner.
CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate and safe care for all Alegria residents.
Respond to clients needs promptly, professionally, and with courtesy.
Provide care and supervision to residents as indicated in their Individual Service Plan including assistance with monitoring vital signs.
Record signs and symptoms of illness and ambulation.
Recognize the need for assistance and or medical intervention, and take action when necessary.
Monitor resident’s vitals, call the physician, call 911 or send to ER via taxi or ambulance as needed.
Follow all Alegria policies and procedures.
Directly observe resident taking their medication, follow medication policy and report procedure problems to the Registered Nurse.
Weigh designated residents weekly and all others once a month; report significant weight changes to Registered Nurse.
Complete end-of-shift report of residents and house activity to the oncoming shift and management staff.
Monitor the house and residents, make rounds at least every hour and more often if necessary.
Document in shift report positive and negative observations and interactions.
Document in shift report any unusual occurrences, incidents, and injuries.
Ensure that resident’s rooms are neat and clean and that hallways are free of obstacles and other safety hazards.
Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations and monitor residents for potential risk of suicide, depression or illness.
Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
Attend all staff meetings, training courses and workshops.
Maintain positive working relations with residents, staff, volunteers, Salvation Army representatives, and representatives from other agencies.
Demonstrate self-direction and initiative in prioritizing, organizing and completing job responsibilities.
Collect urine accurately for drug testing as directed and as necessary.
Answer phones in courteous and professional manner.
Take accurate and complete messages, relay messages to residents in prompt and accurate manner.
Provide assistance to residents with housekeeping and laundry when needed.
Perform other duties as necessary.