Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Alvarado Care Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarado Care Center is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to provide essential care for residents. This entry-level position offers full-time roles with a structured schedule and the opportunity for new graduates to apply. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus of $6,000 for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Continuing education credits

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Certificate in Nursing Assistant from a state-approved program.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in a safe and comfortable manner.
• Monitors and records vital signs and assists with daily activities.
• Supports the healthcare team in fulfilling patient needs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Basic medical knowledge

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) role at Alvarado Care Center

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) role at Alvarado Care Center

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Referral bonus
  
  
  

Apply Today!

New Grads Welcome!!

Full-time:

• AM 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (4-2 schedule)
• PM 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM (4-2 schedule)
• NOC 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (4-2 schedule)
  
  
  

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Referral bonus
  
  
  

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
  
  
  

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
  
  
  

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Weekly schedule:

• 4 on / 2 off schedule
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability
  
  
  

POSITION TITLE: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Director of Nurses

FLSA: Non- exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, performs individually assigned care activities for the chronically ill and technologically dependent residents based on established resident care policies and procedures. Participates in resident care as an active member of the healthcare delivery team. Specific areas of responsibility include monitoring of resident vital signs, providing resident hygiene and comfort measures, assisting with medicalprocedures and fulfilling nutritional and grooming needs. Provides general direct nursing care toassigned residents. RESPONSIBLE TO: Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinical Manager

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure/Certification:
• Current California Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
• Current BCLS certification
• Experience:
• No prior C.N.A. Experience required. New grads welcome!
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related bedside patient care services, as permitted by state regulation.
• Knowledge of basic medical asepsis and standard precautions.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and different units.
• Ability to contribute to a patient-centered environment
• Language Skills:
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.
• Must be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
• Mathematical Skills:
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  
  
  

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• Interacts with customers, families, visitors, center and Reliant subsidiary personnel;
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
  
  
  

SPECIFIC EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL REQUIERMENTS:

• Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program.
• A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred.
• This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the
  
  
  

spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the

work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.

• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
• Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
• Must attend a minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center in order to maintain certification.
  
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but
  
  
  

is not limited to: a. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL);

• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy;
• Assists patients with ambulation and transfers;
• Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed;
• Applies adaptive equipment as ordered;
• Cares for personal belongings;
• Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed;
• Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds;
• Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested;
• Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area;
• Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing;
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan;
• Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation;
• Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings, and support bandages, under direction of
  
  
  

the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation;

• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per
  
  
  

care plan;

• Records patient's oral intake and output;
• Uses electronic medical record according to the Business Processes, if applicable;
• Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents;
• Uses Standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet
  
  
  

Precautions as indicated;

• Participates in the orientation of new nursing assistants;
• Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge
  
  
  

nurse and/or supervisor;

• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area;
• Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and
  
  
  

all other nursing areas, as assigned;

• Cleans patient equipment as assigned;
• Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed, and assists with postmortem
  
  
  

care;

• Assists with patient discharge as requested;
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired CNAs;
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care
  
  
  

consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;

• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the
  
  
  

concerns of staff, patients and families;

• Participates in quality improvement activities as requested;
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all
  
  
  

times;

• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements
  
  
  

and/or needs of patients;

• Performs other duties as requested.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alvarado Care Center by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Certified Nursing Assistant” roles.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) BHU - Loan Forgiveness & $6,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days (Culver City)

Certified Nursing Assistant 30 hrs/wk / Pupil Services Department

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Sub-Acute - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (East Los Angeles)

CNA Certified Nursing Assistant for all shifts 21-25

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

Santa Monica, CA $23.00-$30.21 19 hours ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Sub-Acute - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Culver City)

Culver City, CA $19.00-$20.00 10 months ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Sub-Acute - Full Time, Days (Culver City)

- Home Health Aide (HHA) - Pasadena, Glendale, Baldwin Park, Monrovia and Other Surrounding Areas

Staff Assistant I - Contract and Relationship Management Unit

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem - Los Angeles, CA

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.