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

CALTCM; Whittier (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under supervision in our Whittier facility. You will assist with basic patient care, maintain a clean, safe environment, and support the healthcare team in delivering relationship-based care.

Required: California CNA certification, BLS, and ability to communicate in English. Preferred: familiarity with infection control and aseptic techniques; prior acute facility experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Written and verbal English

Basic organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of infection control

Aseptic techniques

Education

California CNA certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Continuing education as required

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