CNA SNF

Common Spirit•Santa Maria, CA

51d

About The Position

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy, the Certified Nursing Assistant supports and promotes the provision of quality patient care. Actively participates as a team member in the systems, functions and activities of the unit/department.

Requirements

Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program.
Successful completion of MECC sub-acute exam to work sub-acute wings.
Certified Nursing Assistant: CA (CNA:CA)
Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) (within 30 Days of hire)
Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Operates IVAC thermometer, vital check machine, blood pressure cuff.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months recent hospital experience as CNA (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Patient hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral and perineal care, pack rubs).
Documentation of baseline date (vital signs, intake and output).
Knowledge of mobility and precautions for orthopedic patients.
Skin care for immobilized patients.
Uses proper techniques and/or equipment to ambulate, lift, move, position, and transport patients.
Maintains an environment free of abuse and reports suspected resident abuse to supervisor.
Records pertinent information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Reports pertinent information to appropriate person.
Participates in continuing education in areas applicable to patient population.
Provides for resident and staff safety through application of safety guidelines.
Stocks patient-care supplies before leaving end of shift.
Complies with safety, infection control, CHW Integrity Program, and other organizational policies (90-day evals- department specific orientation checklists completed; annual evals -annual competency checklists completed).
Complies with the organization's dress code.
Arrives at work on time, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.
Attends work consistently, as defined by the Attendance and Timeliness Policy.
Actively supports the organization's mission, philosophy and strategic plan.
Demonstrates good time management and priority setting.