Certified Nursing Assistant Sub Acute

PACIFIC CARE NURSING CENTER; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

PACIFIC CARE NURSING CENTER in Long Beach, CA is seeking a dedicated CNA to join our full-time team. The role includes evenings with weekend requirements, and responsibilities such as assisting residents with daily activities, documenting care, and reporting changes to licensed staff.

The ideal candidate is a currently certified CNA in California, capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, with a preference for at least 6 months in a skilled nursing setting; benefits include 401(k), dental insurance, and

Qualifications

• Must be currently certified as CNA in accordance with state laws.
• Experience in skilled nursing is preferred.
• Must possess ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Record entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts when applicable.
• Report significant changes in resident’s condition to a LVN/RN as soon as practical.
• Assist residents with daily oral care, bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding as directed.
• Prepare residents for meals and assist with feeding as indicated.
• Turn and position residents and assist with transfers as needed.
• Maintain a warm, respectful environment and report hazards or incidents.

Skills

CNA Certification

Job description

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (SUB ACUTE)

Licenses

• CNA (Required)

Job details

Pay

• Starting at 22 per hour

Job type

• Full-time

Shift and schedule

• Weekends as needed
• Rotating weekends
• Evening shift

Location

Job address

3355 Pacific Place, Long Beach CA

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Full job description

• Personal Protective Equipment Provided
• Face Mask and Face Shields
• Change of scrubs provided for staff who work two jobs
• Hand sanitizer provided

• Record entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts when applicable.
• Report significant changes in the resident’s condition to an LVN/RN as soon as practical.
• Do not disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to your supervisor.
• Monitor a new resident’s room is ready for the resident, i.e., the bed is made, name tag in place, ect.
• Introduce yourself, roommates, and other staff as appropriate to new residents.
• Mark and inventory the resident’s personal possessions as instructed.
• Assist with transferring residents as necessary.
• Perform assigned duties in accordance with state, federal, and facility policies and procedures.
• Follow work schedules/assignments in performing and completing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with all facility personnel. Report problems to your supervisor.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• Report complaints and grievances made by the resident to appropriate personnel.
• Notify your supervisor when you will be late or absent from work.
• Report occupational incidents, including near misses.
• Assist residents with daily oral care, i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, etc., as directed.
• Assist residents with bath functions, i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, sponge bath, etc., as directed.
• Assist residents with dressing/undressing as needed.
• Assist residents with grooming, i.e., hair shampooing/brushing, nail care for non-diabetics, shaving, ect.
• Change bed linens as needed or as schedules.
• Check and report bowel movements and stool condition as instructed.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests/appointments, activities/social programs, and with transporting to/from.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, ect.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Answer resident calls as promptly as feasible. Assure that residents who are unable to call are checked regularly.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdown.
• Report all injuries including those of unknown cause, including skin tears.
• Turn bedfast residents as least every two hours.
• Turn over all medication found in resident’s room to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge, Nurse.
• Report environmental changes in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.
• Prepare residents for meals, i.e., take to the bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room etc.
• Serve food trays and assist with feeding as indicated.
• Record resident’s food/fluid intake as instructed. Report changes in residents’ eating habits.
• Perform after meal care, i.e., remove trays, clean resident’s face, hands, clothing, take to the bathroom, etc.
• Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water and within easy reach.
• Serve between meal and bedtime snacks.
• Check rooms for food articles, i.e., food in proper containers, unauthorized food items, etc.
• Check rooms for unauthorized medications.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled training, educational and inservice classes to keep current with changes/issues and to maintain certificate.
• Restrain residents only as instructed by a nursing supervisor. Release residents at least every two hours.
• Wash hands before and after performing any service for a resident.
• Keep the call button within easy reach of the resident.
• Report any hazardous condition/equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately.
• Follow established isolation precautions and procedures. Wash hands before entering and after leaving an isolation area.
• Report any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Nursing and/or the Infection Control Coordinator.
• Wear and use safety equipment and supplies, i.e., back brace, gait belt, mechanical lift, etc. when lifting or transferring residents.
• Use only the equipment that you have been trained to use, operating the equipment in a safe manner.
• Report any defective equipment.
• Treat residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Knock before entering a residents’ room and assure all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Honor and report the resident’s refusal of treatment request.
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by your supervisors.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a currently certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. Also, must possess the ability to bend, kneel or stoop.
• Acute care experience preferred but not required
• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in skilled nursing setting

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: Starting at 22 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person