CNA - Geriatric Care & Admissions

Jobtailor; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in California to work under a licensed nurse, delivering age‑specific patient care and supporting daily unit functions. Responsibilities include admissions, discharges, and transports, while maintaining patient privacy and accurate documentation.

Required credentials include a California CNA certificate, BLS certification, and current long‑term care/nursing home CNA licensure.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved nursing assistant course.
• California CNA certification — REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — REQUIRED
• Current certification as Nursing Assistant for long‑term care and skilled nursing — REQUIRED
• Rehab experience preferred
• 1 year recent experience in geriatric setting or acute care hospital — preferred
• Fluent knowledge (written and spoken) of English
• Employees must join the union within 31 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Deliver age‑specific patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for new admissions and subsequent admissions.
• Greet and orient patients/residents and families to the facility and room.
• Complete routine hygiene, positioning, and other unit tasks.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and document care accurately.
• Take rapid action in life‑threatening situations and notify the licensed nurse.

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in California to work under a licensed nurse, delivering age‑specific patient care and supporting daily unit functions. Responsibilities include admissions, discharges, and transports, while maintaining patient privacy and accurate documentation.

Required credentials include a California CNA certificate, BLS certification, and current long‑term care/nursing home CNA licensure.