Certified Nursing Assistant -day shift
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for assisting patients with their daily activities. This may include bathing and dressing, taking vital signs, collecting information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and providers. The CNA answers patient calls. They observe the patient for skin integrity changes, turn and reposition, and transfer patients to bed, chair or wheelchair. The CNA maintains cleanliness in the patient care area, changing sheets and restocking supplies as needed. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA provides a support function to the nurse by coordinating special tasks and assisting where needed. They collaborate with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care. The CNA must demonstrate technical competence, excellent communication skills, and sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family. They need to be compassionate and enjoy helping others.
Requirements
- California Certification as a CNA
- CPR Certification
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Reliable.
- Team player.
- Efficient time management.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Good assessment skills.
- Quality focus.
- Professional behavior.
- Customer service focus.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing and dressing.
- Take vital signs.
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and providers.
- Answer patient calls.
- Observe patients for skin integrity changes.
- Turn and reposition patients.
- Transfer patients to bed, chair, or wheelchair.
- Maintain cleanliness in the patient care area.
- Change sheets and restock supplies as needed.
- Coordinate special tasks and assist where needed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.
- Demonstrate technical competence, excellent communication skills, and sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family.
- Be compassionate and enjoy helping others.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships by identifying, anticipating, and meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of people we serve.
- View each interaction as a unique opportunity to serve others.
- Clearly, honestly, and respectfully present ideas, information, and viewpoints both verbally and in writing and encourage others to do the same.
- Listen actively and seek to understand others.
- Listen carefully and attentively.
- Respond to issues raised by others in a timely manner.
- Keep others informed about things that affect them.
- Always demonstrate professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.
- Always demonstrate an effective, positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff.
- Demonstrate behavior that supports a culture based on innovation, openness, integrity, trust, and mutual respect.
Benefits
- Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid days for continuing education
- Paid days for bereavement
- Paid days for jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- Inclusive and connected work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Discounted memberships with Careflight/American Medical Care Network
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
- Child Care Center services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
