Certified Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg (Per Diem, Night Shift) → Nursing Assistant - Per Diem Night Shift

Aura Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide intimate daily patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on activities of daily living, such as self-care, nutrition, hydration, and basic needs assistance.

Responsibilities include vital signs, routine assessments, bathing, dressing, feeding, and reporting patient status to the RN. CNA certification and BLS are required; preferred candidates hold phlebotomy or CHDP-related training and a high school diploma

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Vaccination compliance and safety adherence as required by the health system.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and perform routine assessments.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and feeding; support activities of daily living.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This role involves providing personal nursing care under the supervision of a licensed RN, focusing on activities of daily living such as self-care, nutrition, hydration, and basic needs assistance.

Key responsibilities include

• performing vital signs and routine assessments
• assisting with bathing, dressing, and feeding
• executing clerical duties to ensure smooth unit operations
• reporting patient status and concerns to the RN

and performing other assigned tasks.

Qualifications include

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred qualifications are

• phlebotomy certification
• audiometry and vision training or CHDP certification
• high school diploma or GED.

Skills required are

• organizational and prioritization abilities
• excellent communication
• compassionate patient care
• attention to detail.

This position emphasizes safety, requiring vaccination compliance and adherence to organizational policies. It offers an opportunity to contribute to a faith-based, nonprofit health system committed to compassionate, community-centered care.