Certified Nursing Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA, is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide essential patient care under RN direction. The role emphasizes compassionate basic care, patient safety, and support with mobility, daily activities, and comfort, while actively contributing to the patient's plan of care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Required are CA CNAs and BLS/CPR at hire; six months of acute care or skilled facility experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CA) by hire date.
• BLS/CPR certification required on hire.
• Preferably six months experience in acute care or skilled facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care with RN direction.
• Assist with patient transport and daily activities.
• Document care and report changes to the nurse.
• Support patient and family education within the care plan.
• Maintain privacy and cultural dignity while communicating with patients.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA, is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide essential patient care under RN direction. The role emphasizes compassionate basic care, patient safety, and support with mobility, daily activities, and comfort, while actively contributing to the patient's plan of care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Required are CA CNAs and BLS/CPR at hire; six months of acute care or skilled facility experience is preferred.