Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Mission Community Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Community Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the night shift in Los Angeles. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, meals, and basic medical support to patients.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in healthcare or in-home care, is able to lift up to 50 pounds, and holds a high school diploma or CNA training. A compassionate, patient-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• One-on-one care focus; eager to learn new skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care (min 1 year).
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.
• Take pride in providing high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for patients including bathing, dressing and eating.
• Assist with medication administration and ambulation.
• Support mobility around the home or during appointments and activities.
• Plan and prepare meals for clients.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises as directed.
• Complete shopping for clients or accompany them to shops.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Report unusual incidents promptly and respond to emergencies.
• Offer daily living activities and assist with meals as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Meal planning

Daily living support

Record keeping

Shift flexibility

Communication skills

Hoyer lift experience

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or CNA program

Tools

Hoyer Lift

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our growing team for Night Shift. The right candidate will have a strong background in healthcare. The day‑to‑day duties of this role include planning and preparing meals, helping clients with mobility around or outside of the house, and providing personal hygiene assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one‑on‑one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job‑related duties
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in‑home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

Company Blurb

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