Acute Care CNA – Patient-Focused Support

Kindred; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room. We are located about 20 miles south east of downtown Riverside, in Perris; with easy driving access to

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Basic computer knowledge

Task organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room. We are located about 20 miles south east of downtown Riverside, in Perris; with easy driving access to