Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Glendalepac; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Post Acute Center in Glendale, CA is hiring CNAs for AM, PM, and NOC shifts. You will provide routine daily nursing care per residents' assessment plans, under supervision, and in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED, CNA training from an accredited school, and a valid CNA certificate number. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights promptly and maintain resident privacy.
• Help residents with meals, grooming, and activities.
• Assist in positioning, turning, and transferring residents safely.
• Support residents with mobility—sit, stand, and walk as directed.
• Transport residents to meals and activities and back to rooms.
• Report changes in residents' condition to the Nurse Supervisor promptly.
• Protect resident privacy and adhere to HIPAA standards and facility policies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and handle hazardous materials safely.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training from accredited school

Valid CNA certificate number

Job description

Glendale Post Acute Center

125-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Glendale California on Verdugo Road.

Currently hiring for AM, PM and NOC

*CNA LICENSE REQUIRED*
POSITION SUMMARY

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

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 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