Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med-Surg - Per Diem, Variable (Norwalk) - 10029
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel by performing duties and procedures directly related to patient care. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. The CNA also stocks unit supplies, operates hospital equipment as directed, performs routine clerical tasks, and completes other related duties as assigned. The role involves measuring and recording patient weights and vital signs; recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition; documenting activities; and receiving, inventorying, and securing patient belongings as appropriate. The CNA supports patient comfort, privacy, and activities of daily living while observing infection-control procedures and HIPAA requirements. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the CNA assists with specimen collection and transport, turning and positioning, and patient transportation. The position requires attentive communication, ownership of work, and appropriate independent judgment and decision-making.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated prior patient-care experience.
- Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of California.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Measure and accurately record patient weights and vital signs.
- Recognize and report changes in a patient's condition, take appropriate action, and document activities as required.
- Receive, inventory, and secure patient belongings as appropriate.
- Assist patients with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures, and other activities of daily living while respecting privacy and individual preferences.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and follow infection-control procedures and HIPAA requirements.
- Assist with patient-care activities as directed by a licensed nurse, including specimen collection and transport, turning and positioning, and patient transportation.
- Stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, perform routine clerical tasks, and carry out related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors, take ownership of work, communicate thoughtfully, and use appropriate independent judgment and decision-making.
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Education Level
High school or GED
