CNA Sub-Acute
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant supports assigned residents with routine daily activities and nursing care and services in accordance with each resident’s assessment and care plan, and as directed by supervisors. The position is at Jacob Healthcare Center, a 156-bed patient-centered care facility in San Diego, California. The center describes its environment as supportive and five-star, with hands-on guidance for new graduates, opportunities to care for high-acuity patients, and regular updates and support from supervisors. The role also supports residents during admission, transfer, and discharge, including helping prepare rooms, orienting residents to the facility, managing personal belongings, and assisting with transportation. CNAs attend training, orientation, and required in-service programs to maintain current certification and safety knowledge. Available schedules are AM (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) and PM (3:00 PM–11:00 PM).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current license as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with state law.
Responsibilities
- Identify residents using a wristband or photo before treatments, meal service, and other applicable activities.
- Record ADLs, intake and output, meal percentages, vital signs, bowel and bladder information, and other required entries legibly and descriptively on flow sheets, using only facility-authorized abbreviations.
- Report changes in residents’ conditions to the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
- Report observed accidents and incidents as they occur.
- Transport residents to assigned activity locations and supervise them to support their safety.
- Help pass meal trays, ensure each resident receives the correct tray, and assist patients at mealtimes.
- Assist with and participate in the hydration program.
- Follow safety procedures and regulations established in the employee handbook and other facility policies.
- Prepare residents’ rooms for arrival, greet and escort residents, introduce them to roommates and appropriate personnel, and help make them comfortable.
- Orient residents to the bathroom and call light system, explain laundry procedures, and inventory, mark, hang, fold, and store personal belongings and clothing as needed.
- Help residents pack personal possessions when transferring rooms or being discharged, transport them to new rooms or the receiving area, and assist with loading and unloading vehicles as necessary.
- Attend scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current Nursing Assistant certification.
- Attend scheduled orientation programs and activities.
- Attend annual OSHA and CDC in-service training on hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens.
- Attend advance directive in-service training as scheduled.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
