Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Per Diem Days

Kindred Healthcare•Baldwin Park, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park is a 91-bed hospital providing specialized acute care and rehabilitation for critically ill patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
BLS Certification.
At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care problems.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, toileting assistance, preoperative and postoperative care, use of special equipment, application of binders or anti-embolism stockings, bathing and personal care, linen changes, and maintaining the patient’s room and bedside area.
Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is available, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment with appropriate ventilation and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, and handle and care for patient belongings and personal property.
Answer patient call lights, telephone calls, and paging system alerts and respond appropriately.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, perform routine treatments such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN; ensure proper patient position and alignment.
Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or meal preparation, such as opening containers and cutting food.
Perform other related duties as assigned.