Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Rinaldicares; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rinaldicares in California is seeking dedicated CNA staff for PM and NOC shifts to provide routine daily nursing care to residents according to assessment plans and state regulations.

You will answer call lights, assist with feeding, grooming, transfers, and mobility, while protecting resident privacy and documenting changes for supervision.

The role requires CNA training, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid CNA certificate; prior experience helps but training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA training from an accredited program completed.
• Valid CNA certificate number required.
• Some experience helpful; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights promptly.
• Ensure nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Assist residents with daily needs (bed, water, etc.).
• Assist with feeding when needed (cutting food, spoon feeding).
• Help residents with grooming, shower or sponge bath.
• Assist with transferring, lifting and moving residents.
• Help residents sit, stand, and walk.
• Transport residents to dining area for meals/activities.
• Report changes in residents' condition to Nurse Supervisor.
• Protect resident files and data per HIPAA; follow infection control policies.
• Adhere to facility policies including confidentiality and security of IDs/passwords.

Skills

English proficiency

CNA experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training completion

CNA certificate number

Job description

Urgently hiring for 3p-11p (PM Shift) and 11p-7a (NOC shift)

The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with the resident's assessment plan, with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility, and as directed by your supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answering call lights
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy
• Making residents comfortable (putting them in bed, bringing them water, etc.)
• Assisting in feeding residents (by cutting their food and spoon feeding if needed)
• Helping residents with their daily grooming, shower or sponge bath
• Proper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc.
• Helping residents, sit, stand and walk
• Transporting residents to dining area (for meals and activities) and returning them to their room
• Timely reporting of change in residents' condition to the Nurse Supervisor
• Protecting each resident's file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards
• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
• Following Infection and Control policies
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
• Other duties as assigned

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

High school diploma or GED

Completion CNA training from accredited school

Valid CNA certificate number

Qualifications / Experience

Some experience helpful, will provide training

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Working throughout the nursing areas

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels