Certified Nursing Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner. The CNA performs age -specific direct patient care functions and ancillary duties to meet the goals of Patient Care Services and comply with Title XXII regulations and JCAHO. Provides personal hygiene care and assistance to patients in a timely manner and to document and report any unusual observation to the nurse in charge. Takes Vital Signs in a timely manner and reports abnormals promptly to the nurse in charge. Assists with food and fluid maintenance in a timely manner. Records Intake & Output consistently. Assists with elimination, documents according to prescribed procedures and reports patient's response in a timely and accurate manner. Assists in maintenance of body alignment, positioning and repositioning every 2 hours and PRN to provide patient comfort. Assists in pressure sore prevention by utilizing the turning schedule every 2 hours to patients with pressure sore or at risk of developing one.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

• Other CNA training and education in an accredited CNA certification program.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal hygiene care and assistance to patients in a timely manner and to document and report any unusual observation to the nurse in charge.
• Takes Vital Signs in a timely manner and reports abnormals promptly to the nurse in charge.
• Assists with food and fluid maintenance in a timely manner.
• Records Intake & Output consistently.
• Assists with elimination, documents according to prescribed procedures and reports patient's response in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists in maintenance of body alignment, positioning and repositioning every 2 hours and PRN to provide patient comfort.
• Assists in pressure sore prevention by utilizing the turning schedule every 2 hours to patients with pressure sore or at risk of developing one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees