Certified Nursing Assistant -11-230 SC/Santa Fe Springs
The Salvation Army Southern California
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Must pass criminal background check.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of blood borne infections.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision of residents.
- Monitor residents' vital signs and report changes.
- Assist with medication management.
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Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Care the CNA provides direct care and supervision of residents and observes and reports resident conditions to the Individual Service Plan Team.
Essential Functions
- Provide compassionate and safe care for all Alegria residents.
- Respond to clients needs promptly, professionally, and with courtesy
- Provide care and supervision to residents as indicated in their Individual Service Plan including assistance with monitoring vital signs. Record/Report signs and symptoms of illness.
- Recognize the need for assistance and or medical intervention, and take action when necessary
- Monitor resident’s vitals, call the physician, call 911 or send to ER via taxi or ambulance as needed
- Follow all Alegria policies and procedures. Attend all staff meetings, training and workshops.
- Directly observe resident taking their medication, follow medication policy, also weigh designated residents weekly and all others once a month, report significant weight changes to Registered Nurse.
- Complete end-of-shift report of residents and house activity to the oncoming shift and management staff.
- Monitor the house and residents, make rounds at least every two hours and more often if necessary.
- Always maintain resident confidentiality.
- Maintain positive working relations with residents, staff, volunteers, Salvation Army representatives, and representatives from other agencies.
- Demonstrate self-direction and initiative in prioritizing, organizing and completing job responsibilities
- Provide assistance to residents with housekeeping and laundry when needed, ensure that resident’s rooms are neat and hallways are always free of obstacles and other safety hazards.
- Answer phones in courteous and professional manner. Take accurate and complete messages, relay messages to residents in prompt and accurate manner. Perform other duties as necessary.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires employee to be vaccinated from Covid-19.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School education or the equivalent.
- California Home Health Aid or Nursing Attendant Certification.
- Basic information on blood borne infection and universal precautions including the use of protective devices.
- Must pass criminal background check
- BCLS and Red Cross Certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
- Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS
- Basic knowledge of the care needs of HIV individuals.
- Ability to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesNon-profit Organizations
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