Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time Days SAU

ScionHealth; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Brea is seeking a CNA to assist nursing staff in patient care in our 48-bed facility near Brea. You will help with daily living activities, positioning, feeding, and basic monitoring under the supervision of licensed nurses.

We value compassionate communication, reliability, and teamwork. The role requires CNA and CPR certification, high school diploma preferred, and 0-10% travel; schedule includes varied shifts with benefits packages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid CNA certification in the state of employment.
• CPR certification required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing personnel with patient care in assigned area.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Take and record vitals and measurements accurately and document timely.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers; maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges; respond to call lights and patient needs.

Skills

Communication

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

English fluency

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

CPR certification

Six months LTC experience

Job description

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 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.
• Able to release, remove and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist RN 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 mild container, cutting food for patient.
• Assists patients with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Documentation via electronic health record.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected patient’s plans of care.
• Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and facility staff.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0-10%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• CPR certification required.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.79/Hr

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.