Compassionate CNA for Acute Care | Weekend & Holidays

UC Irvine; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange and Irvine seeks a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit.

You will help stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks while contributing to high‑quality patient care across the facilities. This role requires English proficiency, current BLS certification, and the ability to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (AHA).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or enrolled in accredited nursing program with clinical experience.
• Ability to float between Orange and Irvine locations.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs accurately.
• Assist patients with hygiene and elimination and maintain a clean, safe unit.
• Stock unit supplies and operate hospital equipment as directed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and support nursing staff as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

English literacy

Therapeutic communication

Patient care experience

Weekend availability

Reading and writing

Education

CNA certification or equivalent

Tools

Hospital equipment operation

Job description

UCI Health in Orange and Irvine seeks a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean, safe unit.

You will help stock unit supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and perform routine clerical tasks while contributing to high‑quality patient care across the facilities. This role requires English proficiency, current BLS certification, and the ability to work weekends.