Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Sequoia Living; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Sequoia Living, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a compassionate CNA to support residents with daily living activities and health monitoring. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene, feeding, and mobility, and document changes for licensed staff.

Join our nonprofit Bay Area community focused on enriching life for older adults. This on-call casual role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow with a dedicated caregiving team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of accredited CNA training.
• Current CNA certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• CA RCFE Medication Technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and body measurements.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and personal effects.
• Help with hygiene, grooming and skincare.
• Assist with feeding and chart intake.
• Change bed linens and manage personal laundry.
• Maintain basic reports and document ADL daily.
• Report changes to licensed staff immediately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Tact and courtesy

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited CNA training

Current CPR and First Aid certifications

CA RCFE Medication Technician certification

Job description

We are seeking a CNA to join our growing team. You will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to carrying out resident activities of daily living. If you enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this role may be for you!

What You Will Do:

• Take and record vital signs and conditions such as weight, height, and skin condition.
• Assist with details such as listing clothing and valuables, making introductions and helping with admissions and discharges.
• Assist residents in hygiene and grooming including baths, hair care, oral hygiene, and skin care.
• Assist residents with feeding. Chart intake of food and fluids.
• Change bed linens, care for personal laundry.
• Maintain a variety of basic reports and chart residents' ADL daily; give report to licensed personnel prior to shift change.
• Report immediately all sudden changes to licensed staff.

Why Work Here:

• $28.02 - $32.93/hr, On call casual role

Who You Are:

You enjoy working with people and have exceptional interpersonal skills. You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding. You enjoy variety in your day and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited training course for Nurse Aide certification.
• Current CNA certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications for Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Must have current CA RCFE Medication Technician certification to be eligible to perform Med Tech duties.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with stimulating, joyful living environments and services that support and enrich their lives. Throughout our six decades as a nonprofit serving Bay Area seniors, we’ve learned the importance of connection and collaboration when it comes to providing resources for healthy aging. From our Life Plan Community to safe affordable housing, engaging senior centers, and a purpose-filled volunteer program, we provide friendly environments where people can explore and discover what it means to grow stronger, wiser, and more joyful.

Sequoia Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sequoia Living will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.