Certified Nursing Assistant

CommonSpirit Health•Northridge, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under the direction of RNs. Every Day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being. To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare. Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, and Patient's Bill of Rights. Documents and performs all activities of daily living or as directed by the registered nurse for other patient care needs. Performs basic patient care procedures in accordance with the established plan of care, as appropriate, and complies with safety and infection control policies and initiatives. Provision of patient care includes but is not limited to: vital signs, circumcision care, cord care, assist with maintenance of skin integrity, maintenance exercise, passive range of motion, assist with placement of mask/cannula and tubing, bed baths and showers, oral care, reinforces grooming, dressing, shower and bathing techniques, colostomy maintenance; turning patients, transfers to and from bed, toilets and showers, deliver, set up and collect food trays and nourishment's, reinforces nutrition education and feeding techniques. Enhances the patient experience by using AIDET, HEAT, and positive professional communication. Supports patient experience initiatives implemented on the unit and within the hospital. Contributes pertinent information for the development and revision of the patient's plan of care. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
At least one (1) year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant: CA
AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

Acute care facility experience

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate basic care.
Assist with patient transport.
Actively contribute to the patient's plan of care.
Adhere to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, and Patient's Bill of Rights.
Document and perform all activities of daily living or as directed by the registered nurse for other patient care needs.
Perform basic patient care procedures in accordance with the established plan of care, as appropriate, and comply with safety and infection control policies and initiatives.
Provide patient care including but not limited to: vital signs, circumcision care, cord care, assist with maintenance of skin integrity, maintenance exercise, passive range of motion, assist with placement of mask/cannula and tubing, bed baths and showers, oral care, reinforce grooming, dressing, shower and bathing techniques, colostomy maintenance; turning patients, transfers to and from bed, toilets and showers, deliver, set up and collect food trays and nourishment's, reinforce nutrition education and feeding techniques.
Enhance the patient experience by using AIDET, HEAT, and positive professional communication.
Support patient experience initiatives implemented on the unit and within the hospital.
Contribute pertinent information for the development and revision of the patient's plan of care.