CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Continuing Life LLC; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins.

401k with employer match

Daily pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Orchards is a Continuing Life LLC facility in Mission Viejo, CA seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for a full‑time night shift from 11 AM to 7 PM with rotating days. The role includes assisting residents with daily living activities, maintaining safety and dignity, and supporting nursing staff.

You must be CA certified, CPR certified, and have at least 1 year of SNF experience. The job offers full-time benefits, 401k, tuition assistance, and opportunities for daily pay.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant competency program completed with California certification.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Current CPR certification.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care and daily living activities for residents.
• Documents intake, outputs, meals, and reports changes to the charge nurse.
• Transfers residents, assists with mobility and transportation as needed.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and adheres to policies.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

California CNA certification

Job description

Full Time: 11AM-7PM (NOC), Rotating 4 days on 2 Days off

• $26-$27/hour based on experience
• Guaranteed 40 hours of work with opportunity for over-time.
• Full-Time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Opportunity for daily pay and tuition assistance.

General Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for aiding the professional staff. Delivers direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LVN in charge. Always maintains patient comfort and safety. Follows all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Adheres to the facility’s Core Values and mission with complete regard for the dignity of each person.

Why you'll love The Orchards

The Orchards is our newly constructed 5 star CMS rate health center with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The Orchards uses state of the art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on education and provide tuition assistance as well as scholarship. We provide the perfect environment for learning and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment.

Principle Duties

• The CNA performs personal care services, within the framework of the individual resident’s activities of daily living and functional abilities.
• The CNA documents all information pertaining to each assigned resident on each shift accurately and timely. Meal percentages, intake and out put recordings will be documented and reported accurately to the responsible charge nurse every shift. Responsible for reporting any significant changes in resident condition, incident/accidents, injuries and/or skin integrity issues noted, immediately to the charge nurse. Responsible for transportation of their respective residents to and from activities, meals and therapy as indicated.
• The CNA participates in all required/mandatory in-services; as well any additionally offered in-service programs as evidenced by their full knowledge of all required policies/procedures and ability to perform their job duties accurately and timely. Meets all state requirements for recertification, completes and submits all required documentation to the state to ensure timely certification renewal. Works as a team player, as evidenced by consistently assisting other staff members when help is needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Competency Program, with current certification in the state of California.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Current CPR certification.
• Legally Authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting for approximately 90% of the work day. Must be able to transport residents via wheelchair or shower chair, pushing up to generally 200 +/- lbs. Must be able to transfer, turn and position a resident generally weighing up to 125 lbs. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. When lifting over 35 lbs, you are required to ask for assistance. Occasionally push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment generally weighing up to 200 lbs. May be exposed to communicable diseases including HIV and Hepatitis B viruses; industrial and household chemicals; offensive odors; and combative behavior.

Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.