Acute Care CNA - Compassionate Patient Support

ScionHealth; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital Brea is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in providing patient care in assigned areas, assisting with activities of daily living, and delivering personal care and emotional support. Under RN direction, you will perform routine tasks, take vital signs, prepare rooms, assist with admissions/discharges, and respond to patient call lights.

Minimum six months in acute or long-term care preferred; current Nursing Assistant certification

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, personal care and emotional support.
• Takes and records vitals and intake/output; documents timely.
• Prepares patient room for admission and transfers, ensures cleanliness and comfort.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge procedures; handles patient belongings.
• Responds to patient call lights and paging system as needed.
• Supports routine treatment procedures under RN direction.
• Assists in applying/ removing restraints under RN guidance.
• Helps with meals and feeding when needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Regular attendance

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

ScionHealth's Kindred Hospital Brea is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in providing patient care in assigned areas, assisting with activities of daily living, and delivering personal care and emotional support. Under RN direction, you will perform routine tasks, take vital signs, prepare rooms, assist with admissions/discharges, and respond to patient call lights.

Minimum six months in acute or long-term care preferred; current Nursing Assistant certification