Certified Nursing Assistant (SEIU), Full Time, Night Shift

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide personal care under an RN's supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and report changes to the nurse on duty.

This full-time, night-shift role requires a CNA certification and BLS, with phlebotomy and CHDP training preferred. Join a team committed to compassionate patient care in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CNA certification is required.
• BLS Health Care Provider certification is required.
• Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.
• Audiometry and vision training or CHDP certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities of daily living assistance (nutrition, hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning, restraints, restorative care).
• Uses clinical skills including tube feedings, therapies, and capillary blood testing; records vital signs.
• Assists patients with bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Performs clerical duties and prioritizes tasks to keep the unit running smoothly; reports data to the RN.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Phlebotomy Certification

Audiometry/CHDP training

Job description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162‑bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen‑minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for its sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle, San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

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, routine assigned tasks, and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

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

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, eliminating, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Performs tasks associated with technical skills including pyloric, jejunostomy, gastrostomy tube feedings, warm and cold therapies and finger‑stick capillary blood testing. Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Performs clerical duties including routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep the unit running smoothly and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines. Provides assessment data to the certified nurse within scope of practice such as 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. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand their contents.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 68341
• Job Category: Assistant
• Posting Date: 2026‑07‑03T07:00:00+00:00
• Job Shift: Night Shift
• Location: San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
• Assignment Category: Full‑time regular
• Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $27.04. Additional individual compensation may be available 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: Float Pool
• Shift Length: 12 Hours