Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC in Los Angeles is looking for a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine daily nursing care under supervision. You will respond to call lights, assist with feeding, grooming, mobility and patient safety.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, CNA training, and a valid CNA certificate. English proficiency, basic computer skills, and willingness to be trained are essential. All duties must comply with HIPAA and facility policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• CNA training completed
• Valid CNA certificate number
• Some experience helpful; training provided
• Must be able to speak/read/write English
• Ability to use a computer or tablet to enter resident data

Responsibilities

• Answering call lights
• Provide nursing care in privacy
• Assist residents with feeding, grooming, transfers, and mobility
• Transport residents to dining and activities
• Report changes to Nurse Supervisor
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality and protect resident files
• Follow facility policies and infection control procedures
• Work beyond scheduled hours when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Care communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA training

Valid CNA certificate

Tools

Tablet/PC

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 the 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