Certified Nursing Assistant - Part time Nights

Kindred Hospital Riverside; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Riverside is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care within a 40-bed long-term acute care facility. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide emotional support, and perform routine clinical tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing rooms, assisting in admissions/discharges, and responding to patient needs. Must have CNAP/BLS and a commitment to quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to organize tasks, set priorities and work under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing personnel in providing patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Record vital signs and intake/output accurately and document timely.
• Prepare patient rooms and ensure cleanliness and readiness.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Answer call lights, phone, and paging system promptly.
• Under RN direction, perform routine treatment procedures.
• Assist with restraints under RN guidance.
• Support in complex patient treatments with RN/LVN/LPN.
• Serve and remove patient meal trays and assist feeding.

Skills

Fluent English

Attendance

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Task organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room. We are located about 20 miles south east of downtown Riverside, in Perris; with easy driving access to a number of restaurants, grocers 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:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $23.00-$24.07/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.

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.