CNA in Acute Care: Compassionate Patient Support

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Under supervision, you will assist with meals, hygiene, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks that do not require a license.

You will work on units that require attention to patient safety, comfort, and observation, including sitter duties and outpatient clinic support, with a pay range of $36.33–$39.33 per hour and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED with additional training.
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of six months experience in a sub-acute or acute care setting.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Required Licenses/Certification: Current Nursing Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with meals, personal hygiene and incontinent care.
• Answers call lights promptly and attends to patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, clothing and bedside tables/equipment; observes and reports any deviation in patient condition/status.
• Obtains and sets up suction equipment; sets up oxygen; turns and positions patients; assists patients with ambulation and transfers.
• Takes patients' vital signs; administers simple range of motion exercises; transports patients to other areas of the hospital.
• When assigned as a sitter, provides one-to-one observation to protect patients and meet emotional/physical needs.
• When in outpatient settings, prepares examination rooms and assists in examinations; labels and delivers specimens; maintains stocked clinical areas.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Observation

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED with additional training

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Job description

Alameda Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Under supervision, you will assist with meals, hygiene, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks that do not require a license.

You will work on units that require attention to patient safety, comfort, and observation, including sitter duties and outpatient clinic support, with a pay range of $36.33–$39.33 per hour and a comprehensive benefits program.