CNA - Long-Term Acute Care | 24/7 Patient Support

ScionHealth; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long-term acute care facility offering continuous 24/7 clinical care and a dedicated ICU. The Nursing Assistant role supports daily patient care, ADLs, and coordination with RN/LPN staff in a high-stability environment.

Minimum six months' LTC/acute care experience preferred; current Nursing Assistant and BLS certifications required. Competitive benefits and a pay range of $23.30–$27.03 per hour, with full-time employment options.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long-term acute care facility offering continuous 24/7 clinical care and a dedicated ICU. The Nursing Assistant role supports daily patient care, ADLs, and coordination with RN/LPN staff in a high-stability environment.

Minimum six months' LTC/acute care experience preferred; current Nursing Assistant and BLS certifications required. Competitive benefits and a pay range of $23.30–$27.03 per hour, with full-time employment options.