Compassionate CNA: Patient Care Assistant in Acute Care

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Glendale Memorial Hospital is seeking a CNA/Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nurses and care teams. You will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, monitor intake/output, collect specimens, and maintain patient rooms while ensuring safety and infection control.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document care accurately, and communicate changes in patient condition promptly.

Qualifications

• Strong empathetic approach to patient care.
• Excellent communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail in clinical tasks and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates adherence to the standards of conduct requirements.
• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse within the scope of practice of a nursing assistant. Vital signs; Ambulation; ADLs; routine treatment procedures as defined by hospital policies/procedures/routines.
• Reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient's condition to the licensed nurse. Demonstrates clinical/technical expertise in general nursing skills. Understands age-specific variations in the patient population.
• Documents patient care measures according to patient care standards, policies, and procedures. Manages age-specific needs through appropriate adaptation of interventions (as directed by the licensed nurse).
• Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer, transport, and discharge procedures. Provides for the safe care of patient valuables during these processes. Utilizes proper body mechanics when performing job duties.
• Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies (including following established policies, procedures, and protocols governing the transport, handling, and storage of intravenous fluids) in the care of the patient.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

High School / GED

CNA license (California)

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Dignity Health's Glendale Memorial Hospital is seeking a CNA/Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nurses and care teams. You will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, monitor intake/output, collect specimens, and maintain patient rooms while ensuring safety and infection control.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document care accurately, and communicate changes in patient condition promptly.