Nursing Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Bakersfield, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Nursing Assistant (NA), you will perform essential direct patient care, working under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, often while actively pursuing your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. Every day you will provide comprehensive patient care, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs. You will also manage other duties such as inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer input, directly supporting the nursing unit's operational needs. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong capability for basic patient care, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all tasks, and effectively collaborate within the nursing team to ensure optimal patient well-being and a supportive care environment, showcasing dedication to advancing your healthcare career.

Requirements

• Nurse Assistant certification OR completion of a nursing fundamentals class and currently enrolled in nursing school OR a graduate from a nursing program, upon hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA), upon hire.
• Quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs.
• Cleansing bath.
• Back and skin care.
• Oral hygiene and care of dentures.
• Hair and nail care.
• Perform essential direct patient care.
• Provide comprehensive patient care, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs.
• Manage duties such as inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer input.
• Support the nursing unit's operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees