Certified Nursing Assistant (On-Call)

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Seattle, WA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an On-Call Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist licensed nurses in providing direct patient care. The CNA will support the healthcare team in maintaining a safe and clean environment for residents, contributing to patient care through direct assistance, nutritional support, observation, and documentation. This role requires adherence to professional standards, advocacy for residents, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The CNA will demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care needs and strive to promote personalized caring in alignment with the organization's mission and vision.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Must be sufficiently flexible to perform a variety of duties, some or all of which may undergo frequent change.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check, as well as pass any state-specific abuse/fraud registry checks.
Must have successfully completed an accredited Nursing Assistant Program.
Must be currently licensed by the professional licensing entity for CNA in WA state.
Maintains current CPR/BCLS certification at all times.
Must complete a pre-hire and annual TB test screening.
Annual employee health screening required.
Annual TB test required.
Annual influenza vaccine required (exceptions for medical or religious exemptions approved by Administration; mask required during flu season for those with exemptions).

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking preferred.
Long Term Care Experience/Behavioral Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage and communicate with residents to build trusting relationships.
Observe residents and take vital signs as per the plan of care.
Report any health issues or changes in condition immediately to the supervising nurse.
Assist residents with personal hygiene, including showers/baths, shaving, hair care, and nail care.
Remind and/or assist residents with toileting as per the care plan.
Empty catheter bags.
Monitor vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pain level, and weight as assigned.
Serve meals, clear the dining area, and deliver meal trays to resident rooms as approved by the licensed nurse.
Make beds, change linens, and prepare laundry for the laundry aide.
Keep residents' spaces tidy, including washing dishes and discarding old food.
Assist residents with activities and meals.
Provide CNA care as identified in the Resident's Care Plan and as directed by the Nurse on duty.
Report any resident's refusal of care or change in condition to the licensed nurse, Wellness Coordinator, or Director of Nursing Services.
Maintain a safe environment with working knowledge of emergency equipment.
Consistently demonstrate principles and practices of infection control.
Identify potential abuse situations and report immediately to the licensed nurse or Wellness Coordinator/Director of Nursing Services, and call the state abuse hotline.
Complete documentation of care provided and other required documentation before reporting off duty.
Refer inquiries beyond the scope of practice to the appropriate person.
Observe HIPAA regulations regarding resident information.
Participate in general monthly in-services (up to 12 hours per year).
Participate in self-evaluation.
Maintain established standards of care within the scope of CNA practice.
Recommend program changes, equipment, environmental, or personnel changes that streamline operations without negatively impacting quality of care.
Know and utilize community policies and procedures.
Participate in and/or attend organization-sponsored and external community events.
Perform other duties as assigned.