Acute Care CNA - Patient-Focused Support

University of California - Irvine Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County invites applications for a Nursing Assistant. You will support professional nursing staff by performing routine patient care tasks, taking vitals, assisting with hygiene, and helping maintain a safe, clean unit.

The role focuses on compassionate patient support in a busy hospital setting. Weekend and holiday availability, strong English communication, and a CNA or enrollment in a nursing program are required.

Qualifications

• Must be CNA or in an accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist patients with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintain a clean and safe unit environment.
• Stock unit supplies and operate hospital equipment as directed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Reading/writing in English

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or in accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County invites applications for a Nursing Assistant. You will support professional nursing staff by performing routine patient care tasks, taking vitals, assisting with hygiene, and helping maintain a safe, clean unit.

The role focuses on compassionate patient support in a busy hospital setting. Weekend and holiday availability, strong English communication, and a CNA or enrollment in a nursing program are required.