Certified Nursing Assistant (SNF Northside) HRC-163

San Benito Health Care District • Hollister, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for personal needs and comfort of patients; assists in maintenance of safe and clean environment, to give Quality Nursing Care.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to write legibly, spell correctly and do basic mathematics.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical ability to perform all nursing duties which include turning, positioning, and lifting of patients of varied age, size and weight.
• High School graduate or equivalency.
• Current C.N.A Certificate to practice in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of nursing units, patients’ rooms and beds.
• Assists in and may accompany patient in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedure.
• Performs personal care services to and for patients in morning, evening, and for general care routines.
• Performs routine treatment procedures.
• Assists licensed staff in complicated treatment procedures.
• Provides general nursing care under the supervision of licensed staff.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure intake/output measurements.
• Prepares patient for meals, serves and removes trays, assists with meals or feeds patient.
• Performs general care activities for patients as prescribed in universal precautions.
• Answers patient call light, attends to patient needs, and makes rounds to assist patients.
• Assists patients with handling and care of clothing and other personal property.
• Collects and transports specimens.
• Performs special duties required by nursing unit protocol.
• Participates in and regularly contributes to Nursing Care Plans.
• Maintains cost containment efforts.
• Performs assignments in a positive manner.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees