Certified Nursing Assistant -per diem
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 and collect information about patient conditions and treatment plans.
- Answer patient calls.
- Observe patients for skin integrity changes, turn and reposition, and transfer patients to bed, chair, or wheelchair.
- Maintain cleanliness in the patient care area, changing sheets and restocking supplies.
- Provide support to the Registered Nurse by coordinating special tasks and assisting where needed.
- Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.
- Focus on Service: Develop and maintain strong relationships by identifying, anticipating, and meeting/exceeding the needs and expectations of people served.
- Communication: 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; respond to issues raised by others in a timely manner; keep others informed about things that affect them.
- Demonstrate professional behavior, both on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.
- 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, bereavement, and jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
- Child Care Center services
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
