Cna Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Verbal ability to communicate with residents and understand instructions from nursing staff.
• Ability to read, write, and report accurately.
• Ability to perform a variety of activities involving change and short-duration tasks while caring for residents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is preferred.
• A preference for performing direct care services is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), and reteach ADL skills as appropriate.
• Respond to resident call lights while maintaining comfort, safety, and privacy.
• Transport residents by ambulation or wheelchair to facility areas, including the dining room, lobby, and activities.
• Report significant findings and observations, and deviations from normal hydration or nutrition, promptly to nursing staff.
• Assist residents with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Safeguard residents’ personal possessions and keep resident rooms neat and safe.
• Follow infection-control techniques and safe working practices; promptly report incidents to the Charge Nurse.
• Respect residents’ rights, especially privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide restorative care to help prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and ensure follow-up occurs.
• Communicate with residents, families, and center staff; support residents and families with adjustment to the center, address complaints effectively, and help meet residents’ psychosocial needs.
• Accurately measure and record blood pressure, pulse, respirations, intake/output, and weights.
• Participate in care-planning conferences and follow through on nursing components of care.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group activities for cognitively impaired, behavioral, or isolated patients, and group activities for residents at high risk of falls or elopement.
• Monitor 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. snacks and the afternoon hydration cart.
• Manage and oversee the walk-to-dine program.
• Monitor compliance with thickened liquids.
• Assist residents with lunch and dinner meals and participation in activity programs.
• Document room visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.
• Travel to any center within the company.
• Work overtime as needed, up to and including double shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Long- and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• DiversICARE employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program through OnShift Wallet