Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Paramount, CA

19h

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 177-bed hospital, with 159 long-term acute care hospital beds and an 18-bed ARU. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. The position requires fluent English, regular attendance, strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to organize tasks, set priorities, develop action plans, and function under stressful situations. The employee must maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of practice upon hire (required).
BCLS – Basic Life Support certification, such as AHA or Red Cross, within the facility-specified time frame (required).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).
Six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care facility (preferred).

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed of unit activities, needs, and patient-care problems.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulating, assisting with bed pans, urinals or commodes, preoperative and postoperative care, applying binders or anti-embolic stockings, providing baths and oral, hair, and back care, changing linens, and maintaining the patient's room and bedside area.
Accurately measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output, and document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is available, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment with suitable ventilation and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including care of patient belongings and personal property.
Answer patient call lights, telephone calls, and paging system alerts, and respond appropriately.
Under Registered Nurse direction, perform routine treatments such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under RN direction, and ensure patients are properly positioned and aligned.
Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding and meal preparation tasks such as opening containers and cutting food.