Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Kindred Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in Sacramento seeks a PRN Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care in a supportive environment. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort, and collaborating with nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have a Nursing Assistant certification and strong communication skills. Join us in making a difference in patients' recovery journeys.

Benefits

Low nurse-to-patient ratios

Professional development and advancement opportunities

CEU Support

State-of-the-art equipment

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees

6 paid holidays for full time employees

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care.
• Assists patients with meals and personal property.
• Reports changes observed in condition or behavior of patients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

CPR/BCLS Certification

Job description

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a free-standing post-acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly between UC Davis Health and Lifepoint Health. This new 58,000 square foot 52-bed hospital is the first free-standing physical rehabilitation hospital in Sacramento. The facility has all private rooms and focuses on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. The large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums are outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton.

If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply for our PRN days position!

Our Benefits:

• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• What you will do in this role:
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day
• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Completion of course for nursing assistants
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant
• CPR/BCLS Certification
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Salary Range: Hourly range: $23 - $32 per hour

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital provides ongoing care to patients in their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Our hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.