Bilingual CNA

TEEMA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct personal care and daily living support for elderly patients in a clinical or residential setting. The role emphasizes ADL assistance, mobility support, nutrition, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA-compliant EHR documentation.

Qualified candidates hold an active CNA license, CPR/BLS, at least 1 year of geriatric or memory care experience, and bilingual abilities in English plus Spanish or Cantonese.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in the state of practice.
• CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum one year CNA experience with geriatric or memory care population.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift/transfer patients up to 50 pounds with proper body mechanics.
• Bilingual English and Spanish or Cantonese.]

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and daily living support.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and positioning.
• Distribute meals, assist feeding, monitor hydration
• Measure and record vital signs; report changes to supervising nurse
• Document care activities and observations in the EHR
• Maintain compliance with care plans, infection control, safety, and HIPAA

Skills

CNA experience

English-Spanish

English-Cantonese

HIPAA compliance

Vital signs

EHR documentation

CPR/BLS

Mobility assistance

Education

CNA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Geriatric Care provides direct personal care and routine daily living support to elderly patients within a clinical or residential care environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care & Daily Living Support

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist patients with daily routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and personal hygiene.

Mobility & Transfers: Assist patients with ambulation, transfers (bed to chair/wheelchair), and body re-positioning using gait belts and mechanical lift equipment.

Nutrition & Hydration: Distribute meals, assist patients with feeding, monitor fluid intake, and document meal consumption.

Vital Signs & Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, oxygen saturation, and weight, reporting changes to the supervising nurse.

Patient Observation: Observe and report changes in patient physical condition, skin integrity, cognitive status, or behavior to the clinical team.

EHR Documentation: Log daily care activities, vital signs, intake/output, and behavioral observations into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Compliance & Safety: Maintain compliance with established care plans, infection control standards, safety protocols, and HIPAA regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

Certification: Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice.

Life Support: Active CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Work Experience: Minimum one (1) year of CNA experience working with a geriatric or memory care population.

Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift/transfer patients weighing up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.

Language Abilities: Bilingual verbal skills in English and Spanish or Cantonese.

Desired Qualifications

Work Setting: Prior CNA experience in an Adult Day Health Center, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), or long-term care setting.

Specialized Training: Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.