CNA PM Shift Full-Time
About The Position
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its PM shift at a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, California. The facility provides 24-hour personal and clinical care to a diverse resident population and was the first facility in Kern County to implement Non-Invasive Ventilator Programs. The CNA provides routine daily nursing care and services to assigned residents in accordance with each resident’s assessment and individualized care plan, and under the direction of licensed nursing staff. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role is full-time, scheduled from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, with a stated 7.5-hour shift. Pay is $18.00–$19.00 per hour. The position operates in a skilled nursing facility, where exposure to healthcare-related conditions may occur. The noise level is typically low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list; management may assign or reassign duties as necessary. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Minimum 10th-grade education.
- Current, active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the State of California.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic math skills for documentation purposes.
- Ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repositioning residents.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and assist with heavier transfers as part of a team.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations, including assisting with evacuation if necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct resident care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Assist residents with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and mobility needs.
- Measure and record vital signs (TPRs), weights, and intake/output as directed.
- Respond promptly to call lights and ensure residents’ needs are met.
- Assist residents during meals and document food and fluid intake.
- Observe and report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to the Charge Nurse.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Maintain clean and organized resident rooms and ensure residents remain comfortable and dry.
- Follow infection-control, bloodborne-pathogen, and safety protocols.
- Complete documentation and charting accurately in accordance with facility policies.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of resident information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, abuse allegations, or safety concerns.
- Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
- Follow facility policies and procedures and complete assigned duties as directed by supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
