Compassionate CNA: Patient Care & Vital Signs Expert

Los Angeles Community Hospitals; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community Hospitals is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by measuring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and keeping patients safe. The role requires CA CNA certification, AHA BLS, English communication, and basic medical terminology knowledge.

This on-site position involves direct patient care and collaboration with licensed nurses, with a focus on documenting care, maintaining privacy, and infection control in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Demonstrated prior patient care experience.
• Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA.
• AHA Basic Life Support.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).

Responsibilities

• REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required. Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate
• PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
• COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning & positioning, and patient transportation.
• COMMUNICATION: Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Skills

Patient care experience

English communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification CA

AHA Basic Life Support

Job description

Los Angeles Community Hospitals is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by measuring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and keeping patients safe. The role requires CA CNA certification, AHA BLS, English communication, and basic medical terminology knowledge.

This on-site position involves direct patient care and collaboration with licensed nurses, with a focus on documenting care, maintaining privacy, and infection control in a hospital setting.