Compassionate CNA – Patient Care, Vitals & Clinic Support

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) under close supervision to perform a variety of CNA tasks for patients and residents in hospital, skilled nursing facility or clinic. Provides routine nursing duties that do not require a nursing license and adapts to different clinical settings.

The role includes assisting with meals, hygiene, vital signs, safe patient handling, and 1:1 observation when needed; requires at least six months in sub-acute or acute care and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with additional training.
• Minimum of six months experience in a sub-acute or acute care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with meals, personal hygiene and incontinent care.
• Answers call lights promptly and attends to patient comfort and safety.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers and positioning; reports concerns to the nurse.
• Takes vital signs and transports patients as needed.
• Provides one-to-one observation when assigned as a sitter.
• Prepares examination rooms and assists in outpatient settings as directed.

Education

High School diploma or GED with additional training

BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association

Current Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Alameda Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) under close supervision to perform a variety of CNA tasks for patients and residents in hospital, skilled nursing facility or clinic. Provides routine nursing duties that do not require a nursing license and adapts to different clinical settings.

The role includes assisting with meals, hygiene, vital signs, safe patient handling, and 1:1 observation when needed; requires at least six months in sub-acute or acute care and