CNA

Sun Valley • Sun Valley, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare is a small pediatric sub-acute hospital with 45 patients, dedicated entirely to children aged newborn to 21 years. We are committed to enriching the health and quality of life for our kids by meeting their medical, developmental, social, psychological, and spiritual needs. We are seeking a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to join our compassionate caregiving team. The CNA will provide direct patient care, including comfort, basic care, vital sign monitoring, and assistance with daily living needs. Each CNA will be responsible for 3-6 residents per shift, depending on resident needs. This is a full-time position with 12-hour shifts, allowing for a 3-day work week.

Requirements

• Graduate from a state approved Certified Nurse Aide program.
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS/ Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrate skill in verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to follow through on verbal and written instructions; sense of integrity in use of time.
• Commitment to institutional standards policies and departmental philosophy.
• Willingness to participate in goal setting and educational activity for personal professional development.
• Desire and potential for growth in skills and knowledge related to practice.
• Self-direction and motivation.
• Discretion in maintaining work-related confidentiality.
• Reading, writing and verbal skills.
• Must be able to stand, reach in all directions, lift and carry objects.
• Must have fine motor skills.
• Must be able to read patient information, posted materials and other printed material.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and listen in English with a skill level essential for communication in a sub-acute facility.
• Must have normal physical stamina.
• Must be able to perform chest compressions and hand resuscitator ventilations during CPR.
• Must be able to bend and twist.
• Must have full use of both hands.
• Must be able to walk intermittently, for six to ten hours per shift.
• Ability to concentrate, use good judgment and maintain accuracy in the face of frequent interruptions and heavy workload.
• CNA (Required).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the unit budgetary process and financial aspects required to provide appropriate resources for delivery of client care.
• CPR Certification (Preferred).
• Fire and Life Safety (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Works with Licensed Staff to complete care on assigned groups of residents.
• Monitors vital signs and measures as directed, including height and weight, and head circumference.
• Records and monitors special parameters for individual clients, such as I & O and seizure records per care plan.
• Facilitates communication between staff and client’s family.
• Provides basic direct patient care and documents care given.
• Assists in client activities and range of motion exercises.
• Functions as a clinical resource to new C.N.A. staff.
• Monitors identified problems in client care by daily conversation with client family as indicated and keep LVN, Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse informed of such information.
• Fulfills attendance requirement for the facility.
• Adheres to dress code as defined in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Attends required facility safety programs, fire drills, and infection control in-services.
• Responds calmly and effectively to emergency situations, and proceeds as per established protocol.
• Utilizes measures to prevent injury, acts as an advocate to provide safe delivery of care.
• Works under the direct supervision of LVN/RN.
• Functions according to the expected competency level of care for infants, children and adolescents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Many opportunities for In-service hours, as required for CNA certification renewals.
• BLS and FIRE classes are provided by the facility and you get paid for your time in those classes.
• Frequent Skills training and assessment - to stay up-to-date with changes in healthcare.
• Referral Bonus.
• Sign-on Bonus of $1,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree