CNA AM Shift Full-Time
About The Position
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its full-time AM shift team in Bakersfield, California. The facility is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility providing 24-hour personal and clinical care to a diverse resident population. It was the first facility in Kern County to implement a Non-Invasive Ventilator Program. The CNA provides routine daily nursing care and services to assigned residents according to each resident’s individualized care plan and the direction of licensed nursing staff. The role works in a skilled nursing facility environment and may involve exposure to healthcare-related conditions. Noise levels are typically low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This is a full-time AM shift position scheduled from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM (7.5-hour shift), paying $18.00–$19.00 per hour based on experience. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive; management may assign or reassign duties as necessary. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Minimum 10th grade education.
- Current, active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the State of California.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- 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 appropriately in emergency situations, including assisting with evacuation if necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Previous skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
- CPR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct resident care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Assist residents with ambulation, repositioning, transfers, 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 accurately document food and fluid intake.
- Observe and report changes in resident condition to the Charge Nurse.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe resident environments.
- Follow infection control, safety, and bloodborne pathogen policies.
- Complete required documentation and charting accurately.
- Maintain the confidentiality of resident information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Immediately report incidents, injuries, abuse allegations, or safety concerns.
- Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
- Follow facility policies, procedures, and assigned work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
