Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Part Time

PACS Group•Pleasant Hill, CA

About The Position

Pleasant Hill Post Acute is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate routine daily nursing care to assigned residents in accordance with their assessments and care plans, and as directed by supervisors. The role supports residents’ personal care, mobility, comfort, and daily living needs while contributing to a supportive and professional care environment. The CNA assists with clinical monitoring and trained nursing procedures, prepares residents and rooms for admissions and transfers, and maintains accurate documentation. The role also requires clear communication with nursing supervisors, prompt reporting of changes or safety concerns, and strict confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

Requirements

Must possess a current, valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with dental and mouth care, bathing, dressing, undressing, grooming, and other daily functions.
Help lift, turn, move, position, and safely transport residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
Keep residents dry and comfortable by changing wet or soiled gowns, clothing, and linens promptly.
Provide after-meal care and help residents identify food arrangements on their trays.
Check on residents routinely, especially those unable to call for help, and ensure personal care needs are met promptly and according to their wishes.
Participate in and receive the nursing report at the start of duty.
Measure and accurately record temperatures, pulses, respirations, and resident weights.
Record food and fluid intake and report changes in eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse.
Observe disoriented and comatose residents and record and report data as instructed.
Perform special treatments and nursing care procedures for which the CNA has been trained.
Observe and report pressure areas, skin breakdowns, and injuries of unknown source, including skin tears.
Prepare resident rooms for arrivals, including making beds, displaying name tags, and preparing admission kits.
Greet new residents, escort them to their rooms, and introduce them to roommates and staff.
Help residents pack, inventory, mark, and store personal possessions during admissions, room transfers, and discharges.
Keep clean, fresh water pitchers within residents’ reach on every shift.
Identify residents using wristbands or photo card files before administering treatments or serving meals.
Document entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts informatively and descriptively, using only authorized facility abbreviations.
Promptly report changes in residents’ conditions, complaints, grievances, or instances of a resident leaving or missing from the facility to the Nurse Supervisor.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, occupational exposures, and defective equipment.
Maintain confidentiality of resident protected health information and honor refusals of treatment, reporting them immediately to a supervisor.