CNA - PRN Days

Kindred Healthcare•Westminster, CA

3d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Westminster is a 109-bed long-term acute care hospital offering extended recovery care, 24-hour clinical care seven days a week, a 16-bed ICU, and four negative pressure rooms. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The CNA supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. The role includes providing general nursing care; measuring and documenting vital signs and other patient measurements; preparing patient rooms and beds; assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges; responding to calls and communications; carrying out routine treatments under RN direction; assisting with restraints and patient positioning; supporting nurses with complicated procedures; and helping with meal service and feeding. The position requires fluent English, good attendance, communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer knowledge, organization, prioritization, and the ability to function under stress. The listed pay range is $23.29–$24.47 per hour. Benefit-eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off, and wellness benefits.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
BLS Certification.
At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care issues.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, using special equipment, assisting with bed pans, urinals or commodes, ambulating patients, pre- and post-operative care, applying binders or anti-embolic stockings, bathing and personal care, changing linens, cleaning bedside surfaces, and maintaining patient rooms.
Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure required equipment is present, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment with appropriate ventilation and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, and handle and care for patient belongings and personal property.
Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond appropriately.
Perform routine treatment procedures, such as enemas and applying heat or cold appliances, under Registered Nurse direction.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under RN direction and ensure proper patient position and alignment.
Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or meal preparation, such as opening containers and cutting food.
Perform other related duties as assigned.