Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), General Med/Surg, Full Time, Nights

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA seeks a certified nursing assistant to assist in delivering timely patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and support operations in the department.

Requirements include California CNA certification and BLS, with preferred prior acute facility experience. Strong English communication and medical terminology knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Basic organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Knowledge of infection control essential.
• Able to work using aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates timely and effective patient care under supervision of licensed healthcare team.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment to enhance department operations.

Skills

Written and verbal English comms

Basic organizational skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Aseptic techniques

Education

California CNA certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Facilitates the provision of timely and effective patient care under the supervision of licensed members of the healthcare team. Helps maintain a safe and clean environment in order to enhance department operations. Patient care is delivered consistent with the model and philosophy of relationship based care.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal English communication skill
• Basic organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of infection control
• Able to work using aseptic techniques

Required Experience

Required:

• Current California CNA certification is required.
• Evidence of continuing education where required.
• Current Basic Life Support Care

Preferred:

• Prior experience in acute facility
• Basic windows and mouse skills

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary
23.00-35.75
Shift
Nights
Zip Code
90602