Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Full Time Weekends

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in a 91-bed facility in Baldwin Park, CA. This role involves assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, and basic care under the supervision of the nursing staff.

You will help prepare rooms, respond to calls, and support admission, transfer and discharge activities while maintaining a clean, safe environment and providing compassionate care to patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing personnel in patient care and activities of daily living.
• Take and record vital signs and measurements; document promptly.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds; assist admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Respond to patient call lights and coordinate with RN for treatments.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 91-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 an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms for treating particularly serious conditions.We are located near the I-605 and I-10 intersection in Baldwin Park with a number of shops and restaurants nearby for added convenience.

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.

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.

Pay Range: $23.00/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.