Certified Nursing Assistant CNA FT Days

Kindred; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Brea is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support professional nursing staff in a 48-bed unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide emotional support, and perform basic clinical tasks under supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a Current Nursing Assistant Certification, and BLS. Minimum six months' experience in acute or long-term care is preferred. Competitive pay includes a $7,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS are required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.

Responsibilities

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care and assists in daily living activities.
• Measures vitals and documents accurately and promptly.
• Prepares patient room for admission, transfers and discharge; maintains a clean, comfortable environment.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and handles patient belongings.
• Responds to patient call lights, phones, and paging system; provides timely assistance.
• Performs routine treatment procedures under RN direction.
• Assists with restraints if needed under RN supervision.
• Supports RN and LVN/LPN with complex treatments.
• Serves and removes patient meal trays and assists with feeding.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Pay range: $23.00/Hr-$7,500 Sign on Bonus

Pay range: $23.00/Hr-$7,500 Sign on Bonus

Description

Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions. We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Experience

• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.