Nursing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish, Korean, or Vietnamese.
• At least one year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• GED or high school diploma.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of California.
• Possess CPR certification with First Aid upon hire, or complete the certification upon hire.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
• Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; assistance from another qualified employee is required when lifting or transferring objects over 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform constant hand grasping and finger-dexterity tasks; frequent sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive leg and arm movements; and occasional bending, forward and overhead reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Ability to communicate verbally with excellent comprehension of English.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and instructions and adapt the work schedule under supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions from the supervisor, RN, QAPI coordinator, primary care physician, and/or medical director.
• Ability to use appropriate safety measures when providing care.
• Ability to communicate and establish a helping, trusting relationship with participants, families, and staff.
• Sensitivity to older adults, including a caring approach, patience, and responsiveness to participant requests.
• Ability to relate pleasantly, patiently, and professionally to the public and governmental agencies.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Well-organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care facility or community-based geriatric program.
• Valid food handler’s license; if not already held, it must be obtained upon hire to assist with food service as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Report personal care services provided, participants’ self-care abilities, and changes in their condition.
• Provide personal care assistance with activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming.
• Assist participants with physical activity, exercise, and walking.
• Provide assigned nursing care safely and in accordance with CNA certification and center policies and procedures.
• Promote participant safety, identify hazards and emergencies, and initiate corrective action when able.
• Provide behavioral supervision and support, including reality orientation, reminders about nursing and medication instructions and diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.
• Assist with general activities, including conversation, recreation, serving meals and snacks, and housekeeping.
• Identify and report signs of physical, emotional, or behavioral changes, including changes in skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food or fluid intake, and ambulation.
• Follow infection-control, personal protective equipment, blood-borne pathogen, hazardous-material handling, and fire-safety standards.
• Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and participant care planning.
• Maintain current written records documenting services, reassessments of changing needs, and participants’ expressed wishes; submit required written reports promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Participate in in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adhere to and support center policies, practices, and procedures.
• Accept assigned duties cooperatively and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance