PACE Certified Nursing Assistant

San Ysidro Health • Chula Vista, CA

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About The Position

Provides direct care to program participants under the direction and supervision of nursing staff, as assigned by the Program Director. The role supports participant care in the center and during home visits and appointments, while collaborating with nursing and other program staff. The position also helps maintain clean, orderly program areas and equipment and supports activities, meals, and other program assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or one year of experience as a CNA.
• California Nurse’s Assistant certification.
• Current CPR certification/card; maintain current First Aid and CPR.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including internet navigation and research skills.
• Physical ability to reach, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and grasp; full range of motion; lift up to 50 pounds; and lift and transfer participants.
• TB clearance and fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with the frail elderly population.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and electronic health data systems; TruChart experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist other staff in carrying out program assignments and work with staff on participant care as directed by nursing staff.
• Perform and record routine technical tasks, including vital signs, specimen collection, intake and output, and weight.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including transporting, lifting, and positioning participants while following safety precautions.
• Reinforce selected patient teaching initiated by a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient, unit, and program areas and equipment.
• Consider the special needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups.
• Carry out tasks assigned by the Activity Director and assist with the activity program.
• Perform home visits and help participants with activities of daily living, transfers, and companionship.
• Accompany participants to medical appointments, pharmacies, and other destinations as needed.
• Provide personal care, including toileting, bathing, eating, transferring, dressing, and grooming, under nurse and Activity Director supervision.
• Assist center staff with serving meals and snacks and complete meal counts as assigned by the Day Center Manager.
• Interact with participants and families; transport participants and equipment as needed.
• Keep records of care provided and monitor participants, reporting variances from normal to the nurse for further assessment.
• Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms.
• Participate in intake and assessment processes as needed, center staff meetings, and in-service educational training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED