AHD Certified Nursing Assistant

Alameda Health System•Alameda, CA

About The Position

Under close supervision, the AHD Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs a variety of tasks relating to the care of patients and residents in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or clinic. The role includes routine inpatient and/or outpatient nursing duties that do not require a nursing license, as well as related duties as required. When assigned as a sitter, the CNA protects patients or residents from harm and helps meet their emotional and physical needs through continuous one-to-one observation and basic patient care. In an outpatient setting, the CNA prepares examination rooms, assists practitioners during examinations, handles specimens, and maintains a clean, stocked clinical area. The pay range is $37.78–$40.78 per hour. Final compensation depends on factors including experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and organizational needs. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a comprehensive benefits program; specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with additional training.
At least six months of experience in a sub-acute or acute care setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Current Nursing Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with meals, personal hygiene, and incontinent care.
Answer call lights promptly and attend to patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, clothing, and bedside tables or equipment.
Observe and report deviations in patients’ conditions or status; report alarm, tracheostomy, or airway concerns to a nurse.
Keep patient areas clean and orderly.
Obtain and set up suction equipment and oxygen.
Turn and position patients with assistance; assist patients to and from wheelchairs and gurneys; and assist with ambulation and crutch walking.
Take patients’ vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Administer simple range-of-motion exercises and position and drape patients for examination or treatment.
Transport patients to other hospital areas by wheelchair or gurney.
When assigned as a sitter, protect patients or residents from harm and assist with their emotional and physical needs through continuous one-to-one observation and basic care.
In outpatient settings, prepare examination rooms and ensure they have the necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Weigh patients and take and document vital signs in outpatient settings.
Assist physicians or mid-level practitioners during examinations as directed.
Label and deliver specimens to the laboratory.
Help maintain clean, well-supplied clinical areas; stock shelves and monitor medical-supply expiration dates.
Perform other related duties as required.