Certified Nursing Assistant, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,341; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus: $5,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Adventist Health Sonora is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide personal nursing care under the direction of an RN. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient status, and report concerns promptly. The role requires CNA certification and BLS, with high school diploma or GED preferred.

A $5,000 hiring bonus and relocation assistance are available for eligible candidates. Unit-based responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with meals, mobility,

Qualifications

• CNA certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred in CA and HI.
• Audiometry and vision training or CHDP certificate are preferred in CA and HI.
• High School Education/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities of daily living assistance, including nutrition, hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Assists with basic needs such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs clerical duties, routes patient reports, maintains unit efficiency, and provides assessment data within scope.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Phlebotomy Certification

Audiometry/CHDP certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position offers a $5,000 hiring bonus for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. Relocation assistance available.

This position offers a $5,000 hiring bonus for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. Relocation assistance available.

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary

Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI
• Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred in CA and HI
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data to certified nurse within the scope of practice (vital signs, patient verbal and nonverbal responses, etc.).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 69166

Job Category : Assistant

Posting Date : 2026-07-25T01:45:37+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations : Sonora, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.01. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Long Term Care

Shift Length : 8 Hours