Compassionate CNA for Acute Care & Patient Support

University of California - Irvine Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. Primary duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires being a Certified Nursing Assistant or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed, plus current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be Certified Nurses Assistant or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.
• Current Basic Life Support certification upon hire (American Heart Association).
• Approved workplace violence responder training program within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs.
• Assisting patients with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintaining a clean and safe unit environment.
• Stocking unit supplies and operating hospital equipment as directed.
• Performing routine clerical tasks and assisting with related duties.

Skills

CNA Certification

Basic Life Support

Communication Skills

Patient Care Experience

Teamwork

Education

CNA program enrollment

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in patient care. Primary duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and maintaining a clean, safe unit environment in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires being a Certified Nursing Assistant or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed, plus current BLS certification.