Compassionate CNA: Acute & Long-Term Care Support

ScionHealth; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in Paramount, California, is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in an acute and long-term care setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide basic patient care, and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment.

The role requires a current Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS, at least six months of experience in acute or long-term care, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consults with supervisor about unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning, turning, baths, assisting with equipment, and routine care.
• Records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output; documents timely.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers; maintains clean, comfortable environment.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures; handles patient belongings.
• Responds to patient call lights, telephone, and paging system.
• Under RN direction, performs routine treatment procedures (e.g., enema, heat/cold appliances).
• Assists with restraints application/removal under RN supervision; ensures proper positioning.
• Supports RN/LVN with more complex patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal trays; assists with feeding.

Skills

English fluency

Compassionate care

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

ScionHealth in Paramount, California, is hiring a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in an acute and long-term care setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide basic patient care, and help maintain a safe, comfortable environment.

The role requires a current Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS, at least six months of experience in acute or long-term care, and strong communication skills.