Certified Nursing Assistant (Subacute/Full Time/Nights)

Memorialhospitalgardena; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, CA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for full-time night shifts. The role involves direct patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration across disciplines to ensure safe and effective care.

Overtime applies for hours beyond 8 per shift, with a competitive base rate and potential overtime incentives. The position emphasizes HIPAA compliance, professional communication, and continuous training.

Qualifications

• Six months of CNA experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective patient care including ADLs, mobility, and safety.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and other observations in EMR.
• Monitor dietary restrictions and document patient needs.
• Perform QC and operate glucometer/ACT Plus analyzers as needed.
• Assist with equipment checks and unit stocking.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Reading/comprehension

Computer skills

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (Subacute/Full Time/Nights)

Job Category: Aides

Requisition Number: CERTI003949

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Gardena, CA 90247, USA

Description

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time: 3 shifts per week, weekend availability required

Base Rate: $23 - 12 hr. shifts- paid overtime after 8 hours, resulting in an average rate of $26.83

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates proficiency in providing safe, effective patient care including but not limited to: ADL’s, mobility, and safety concerns.
• Ability to accurately document pertinent patient information including but not limited to vital signs, intake and output, height and weight, and other care observations.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
• Accurately obtains and records in EMR (Electronic Medical Record) results of glucose monitoring and ACT Plus analyzer. Accurately runs controls on glucometer and ACT Plus analyzers and documents QC (Quality Control) appropriately. Ensures that control bottles and test cartridges are dated accurately.
• Performs tasks delegated timely and documents such in a timely and accurate manner.
• Unit stock and maintenance duties as established by the department.
• Assist in daily checks of equipment in the department and assure its function and replacement status
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
• Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• May float to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards:

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Six (6) months prior experience as a CNA within the hospital setting, preferred.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

AHA BLS Basic Life Supp

CNA Cert Nursing Asst

Preferred

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