Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) night

Mission Community Hospital; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Community Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its growing team in California. The role involves providing personal hygiene assistance, mobility help, and meal planning for elderly patients. A strong background in healthcare and a compassionate nature are essential for this position, along with a willingness to work different shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare or in-home care environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Eager to learn new skills and work in a one-on-one setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for patients.
• Plan and prepare meals for elderly clients.
• Assist clients with mobility and physical therapy exercises.

Skills

Compassionate

Supportive

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hoyer Lift Experience

Job description

Job Summary: We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our growing team. The right candidate will have a strong background in healthcare. The day-to-day duties of this role include planning and preparing meals, helping clients with mobility around or outside of the house, and providing personal hygiene assistance.

BENEFITS

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Help clients take prescribed medication and assist with ambulation.
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.).
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to do so successfully.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
• Offer activities essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every day.
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner.
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends.
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year).
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.
• Supportive and compassionate.
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA, or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program.
• Take pride in providing high-quality care.
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client).

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.