Certified Nursing Assistant, Full-Time, Night Shift

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sonora is hiring a Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and support under the supervision of an RN. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and contributing to daily unit operations.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA certification and BLS certification, with preferred phlebotomy and CHDP training in CA/HI. This is a full-time position with a 12-hour shift in Sonora, CA.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required.
• CNA certification: Required.
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI.
• Audiometry and vision training or CHDP certificate: Preferred in CA and HI.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living (nutrition, hydration, personal care).
• Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Assists with basic patient needs (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Performs clerical duties and routes patient reports; uses prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Provides assessment data to the RN within scope of practice.

Skills

Vital signs

ADL support

Patient care

Documentation

Education

CNA certification

High School/GED

Phlebotomy certification (CA/HI)

Audiometry/CHDP training (CA/HI)

Job description

Job Description

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 : 68178
• Job Category : Assistant
• Posting Date : 2026-08-31T19:06:58+00:00
• Locations : Sonora, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.56. 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 : Acute
• Shift Length : 12 Hours