Compassionate CNA: Acute Care Support & Patient Care

UC Irvine; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional and technical nursing personnel, take and record vital signs, assist patients with hygiene and elimination, and help maintain a clean and safe unit environment.

The role also involves stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Able to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester.
• Current BLS certification (AHA).
• Ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic manner.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and assist with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Assist with stocking unit supplies and operate hospital equipment as directed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and support other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

English fluency

Weekend/holiday availability

CNA certification or nursing program

Patient care experience

CNA certification history (pre-2010)

Communication skills

BLS certification

Workplace violence training

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional and technical nursing personnel, take and record vital signs, assist patients with hygiene and elimination, and help maintain a clean and safe unit environment.

The role also involves stocking supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.