CNA — Patient Care Aide in LTAC & ICU

Kindred; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. You will assist with activities of daily living and provide emotional support under RN direction.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, preparing rooms, assisting with admissions and transfers, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. A High School Diploma or equivalent and a Nursing Assistant Certification are required; BLS is also expected.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• 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.
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long‑term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre‑operative and post‑operative care, and application of binder or anti‑embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• 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.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assists 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 a timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. You will assist with activities of daily living and provide emotional support under RN direction.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, preparing rooms, assisting with admissions and transfers, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. A High School Diploma or equivalent and a Nursing Assistant Certification are required; BLS is also expected.