Certified Nursing Assistant Part Time Days

ScionHealth; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care at Kindred Hospital Brea. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and post-admission processes, under RN direction.

Strong English communication and prior acute/long-term care exposure are required. Responsibilities include room preparation, responding to calls, assisting with treatments, and helping with meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS certification required.
• Minimum six months experience in acute or long-term care.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in patient care in assigned area.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Take and record vital signs and document timely.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Respond to patient call lights and requests promptly.
• Support routine treatments under RN supervision.
• Assist with meals and feeding as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions. We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Experience

• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $24.47/Hr

• ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.