Aspiring Nurse Aide: Hands-On Patient Care

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is hiring a skilled Nursing Assistant to provide holistic care under RN supervision in a busy unit. You will greet patients, assist with daily living activities, and respond to call lights promptly, while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

This role supports nursing staff on the unit, participates in care planning, and ensures accurate EMR documentation. A current BLS is required; CA CNA certification is preferred, with RN program enrollment ongoing.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Enrollment in accredited RN program with successful completion of at least one semester.
• Employee must submit updated transcript to HR each term and notify Manager and HR of any changes in nursing program enrollment.
• Participation in an approved Work Study Program affiliated with the school of nursing OR current Kaweah Health employment while enrolled in a Kaweah Health/Unitek nursing program eligible for the practice and academic partnership (not for academic credit) required.

Responsibilities

• Reports any variance in the patient's condition to licensed staff.
• Reports specific patient or family needs, concerns, and changes in activity to licensed staff.
• Refers complaints and problems to licensed staff or department manager immediately.
• Answers patient call lights within two minutes as assigned.
• Greets patients and family members in friendly professional manner.
• Identifies self by name and job category.
• As assigned, assists patient with their needs.
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient care issues.
• Complies with current policies and procedures including safety and infection control.
• Performs tasks safely.
• Assists the Nursing staff in performing tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides for the toilet needs of patients by emptying bedpans and drainage container.
• Reports any variation in amount, color, consistency, and odor of output to the RN.
• Provides assistance with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Orients patients to room (call light, storage of belongings, etc.).
• Assists patients with meals, snacks, and with water pitchers.
• Assists with activities of daily living: bath, ambulation oral care, etc.
• Collects and records intake and output, weight, height, and vital signs as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Collects respiratory rate by direct observation of the patient.
• Collects, labels, and delivers specimens.
• Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting the body to the morgue.
• Assists with emergency care by participating in crash cart checks, providing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and responding to Code Blue.
• Handles the personal property of the patient with great care.
• Personal appearance shall reflect a well groomed, professional appearance as outlined in HR.107, Professional Appearance Guidelines.
• Watches with timing capabilities, i.e. seconds hand or stopwatch, are required uniform components.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.
• Must keep all required certifications current.
• Documents all care provided in the EMR as soon after the care occurs as possible.

Skills

BLS

CA CNA certification

Education

RN program enrollment

Job description

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is hiring a skilled Nursing Assistant to provide holistic care under RN supervision in a busy unit. You will greet patients, assist with daily living activities, and respond to call lights promptly, while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

This role supports nursing staff on the unit, participates in care planning, and ensures accurate EMR documentation. A current BLS is required; CA CNA certification is preferred, with RN program enrollment ongoing.