CNA - SNF-East Wing - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Nights - Part Time 0.6 FTE

Sharp HealthCare•Chula Vista, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team in delivering quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, with consideration for age-specific care needs. The role also contributes to overall unit functions. The position is at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, in the SNF East Wing, and is part-time at 0.6 FTE. The night shift runs from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with an every-other-weekend requirement. On-call work is not required. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW. Employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and maintain membership or an applicable contribution status for the agreement's duration. The posting states it was initially available to ratified SEIU members from 10/2/26 through 10/9/26, and is now open to eligible internal and external candidates.

Requirements

Completion of an approved nursing assistant course.
California Certified Nurse Assistant certification from the California Department of Public Health (required).
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification from the American Heart Association (required).
Current certification as a Nursing Assistant for long-term care and skilled nursing is required; rehabilitation certification is preferred.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform baseline resident/patient care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or acute care hospital.
Rehabilitation certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to deliver quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Provide age-specific care and contribute to overall unit functions.
Prepare rooms and supplies for admissions and subsequent admissions; greet and orient patients/residents and families; inventory belongings; and account for belongings during transfers and discharge.
Safely and promptly transport patients/residents to activities, therapies, and other departments.
Check and clean equipment and materials as appropriate, provide assistive devices, and follow up on requests for supplies or comfort measures.
Use supplies cost-effectively, charge accurately, and obtain or return supplies and materials from other departments.
Complete delegated tasks within scope of practice, clarify instructions and goals with the licensed nurse, agree on resources and timing, and report when tasks cannot be completed as agreed.
Complete routine tasks such as hygiene and positioning according to unit standards, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Complete and sign appropriate documentation accurately and on time, including documentation of daily care.
Identify and communicate patient/resident care concerns or changes in condition, take rapid action in life-threatening situations, and immediately notify the licensed nurse.
Communicate requests outside the scope of practice, transfers or discharges, and incomplete work requiring follow-up to appropriate personnel.
Safeguard patients' belongings and comply with universal precautions, infection-control policies, and restraint-management policies.
Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patient safety and prevent personal injury; report injuries, hazards, and unsafe practices as required.
Follow equipment safety procedures and identify and communicate patients at risk of injury to themselves or others.
Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing patterns, validate understanding of assignments, coordinate with coworkers, request assistance when needed, and report when demands cannot be met.