Certified Nursing Assistant - days

Plumas District Hospital•Quincy, CA

1d•Onsite

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 maintain cleanliness in the patient care area changing sheets and restocking supplies as needed. Under 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

Focus on Service - Develop and maintain strong relationship by identifying, anticipating the meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of people we serve and people whom we serve. Views each interaction as unique opportunity to serve others.
Communication-clearly, honestly, and respectfully presents ideas, information, and viewpoints both verbally and in writing and encourages others to do the same. Listens actively and seeks to understand others; Listens carefully and attentively; responds to issues raised by others in a timely manner; keeps others informed about things that affect them.
Always demonstrates a professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.
Always demonstrates an effective, positive working relationship with patients, visitors and facility staff.
Demonstrates behavior that supports a culture based on innovation, openness, integrity, trust and mutual respect.