Compassionate CNA: Patient Care & Vital Signs

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sonora seeks a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) to provide personal nursing care under the direction of a licensed RN. The role includes supporting activities of daily living, assisting with nutrition, hydration, and basic care, and reporting patient status.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with bathing and dressing, and handling clerical duties to keep the unit organized.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required.
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI.
• Audiometry and vision training or CHDP certificate: Preferred in CA and HI.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities of daily living including nutrition, hydration, elimination, personal care and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including pulse and blood pressure.
• Assists patients with bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs various clerical duties and relays patient information to the RN.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA experience

Vital signs

Clerical duties

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Adventist Health Sonora seeks a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) to provide personal nursing care under the direction of a licensed RN. The role includes supporting activities of daily living, assisting with nutrition, hydration, and basic care, and reporting patient status.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with bathing and dressing, and handling clerical duties to keep the unit organized.