Compassionate CNA: Patient Care Specialist

Redwood Grove Post Acute; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide outstanding patient care and daily physical support to residents. The role requires state CNA certification and a CNA program degree, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, document observations, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal care.

Qualifications

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Nursing degree from a CNA program.
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current identification.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Excellent personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, mobility and exercise.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Obtaining information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions and treatment plans.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes.
• Recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate) as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care (open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine).
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior to nurses.
• Staying up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Education

State-certified nursing assistant certification

Nursing degree from a CNA program

Job description

Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide outstanding patient care and daily physical support to residents. The role requires state CNA certification and a CNA program degree, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, document observations, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal care.