AHD Certified Nursing Assistant - PB

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to perform a range of patient care tasks under supervision in hospital, skilled nursing facility, or clinic settings. Responsibilities include assisting with meals, hygiene, vital signs, and patient safety, while reporting changes to the nurse.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, current Nursing Assistant Certification, and BLS certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months experience in a Long Term Care Skilled Nursing setting preferred.
• BLS certification within six months of hire date.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with meals, personal hygiene and incontinent care.
• Answers call lights promptly and maintains patient comfort and safety; adjusts beds, lighting, rails, pillows and tables; reports deviations in condition.
• Sets up suction and oxygen; assists with ambulation and transfers; reports airway concerns to nurse.
• Takes vitals (temp, pulse, respiration, BP); assists with ROM exercises; transports patients as needed.
• Provides sitter duties for one-to-one observation to protect patients and support emotional and physical needs.
• In outpatient settings, prepares examination rooms, takes vitals, assists clinicians, labels and delivers specimens, and maintains a clean clinical area.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Safety

Observation

Mobility assistance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

SUMMARY

Under close supervision, the AHD Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs a variety of CNA tasks relating to the care of patients and residents in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or clinic. Performs routine inpatient and/or outpatient nursing duties that do not require a nursing license. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists patients with meals, personal hygiene and incontinent care.


• Answers call lights promptly, and attends to patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment; observes and reports any deviation in patients condition/status; keeps patient areas clean and orderly.


• Obtains and sets up suction equipment; sets up oxygen; turns and positions patients with assistance; assists patients to and from wheelchairs and gurneys; and assists patients with ambulation and crutch walking. Reports to nurse regarding alarm/trach/airway concerns.


• Takes patients' vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure); administers simple range of motion exercises; positions and drapes patients for examination or treatment; transports patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchair or gurneys.


• When assigned as a sitter, responsible for but not limited to protecting the patient(s)/resident(s) from harm and assisting in meeting their emotional and physical needs through one-to-one continuous observation. Provide on-going observation and basic patient care.


• When assigned to an outpatient setting, prepares examination room, ensuring that it is stocked with the necessary supplies, equipment and instruments for the type of clinic to be held; weighs, takes and documents patients' vital signs; assists physicians or mid-level practitioners during the examinations as directed; labels and delivers specimens to the lab; assists in the maintenance of a clean and well supplied clinical area; stocks shelves and monitors expiration of medical supplies.

PAY RANGE

$32.07 - $34.59/hr

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or GED with additional training. Minimum Experience:Minimum of six months experience in a Long Term Care Skilled Nursing setting preferred. Required Licenses/Certification: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association within six months of hire date. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Required Licenses/Certification: Current Nursing Assistant Certification.