Compassionate CNA - PM/NOC Shifts | PRN & On-Call

Grand Oaks Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Oaks Care is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our team for PM and NOC shifts, with limited full-time openings and PRN/on-call opportunities in Tulare, CA. You will provide direct resident care under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and work as part of a supportive, team-focused unit.

We value reliability, empathy, and collaboration. New graduates are welcome; prior long-term care experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Current California CNA certification in good standing as required by the State of California.
• New graduate CNAs are welcome to apply.
• Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to provide direct resident care, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation are preferred.
• Must demonstrate reliability, professionalism, accountability, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be willing to comply with facility attendance, safety, infection prevention, resident rights, abuse prevention, confidentiality, and clinical care policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral care, hygiene, and other personal care needs.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, mobility, and use of mechanical lifts or other assistive devices according to the resident's care plan.
• Complete resident rounds and assigned care timely throughout the shift.
• Respond promptly to call lights and resident requests for assistance.
• Assist residents throughout the unit when immediate assistance is needed, regardless of assignment, and communicate with the assigned CNA when appropriate.
• Communicate with residents before and during care, including explaining what is being done and where the resident is being taken.
• Protect resident privacy, dignity, preferences, and rights during all aspects of care.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and report concerns promptly to the nurse.
• Report skin changes, bruising, redness, pressure areas, tears, wounds, pain, unusual behaviors, changes in mobility, changes in intake, or other concerns immediately.
• Assist with meals, meal tray distribution, feeding, hydration, and nutritional supplements as assigned.
• Ensure residents have access to fresh water and appropriate hydration unless otherwise restricted by their care plan or physician orders.
• Assist with scheduled toileting, bowel and bladder programs, and continence care.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake/output, meal percentages, and other information as assigned.
• Complete all required electronic documentation and flow sheets accurately and before the end of the shift.
• Immediately notify the nurse of resident refusals or circumstances preventing assigned care from being completed.
• Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Ensure call lights, personal belongings, assistive devices, and other necessary items are within the resident's reach.
• Follow proper hand hygiene, PPE, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, isolation precautions, and other infection prevention practices.
• Follow proper body mechanics and resident-transfer procedures to protect both residents and staff.
• Answer questions and concerns professionally and notify the nurse or supervisor when something requires additional follow-up.
• Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation in accordance with facility policy and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Complete required orientation, annual education, in-services, and competency evaluations.
• Work cooperatively with nurses, CNAs, rehabilitation, dietary, activities, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform other CNA duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, Director of Staff Development, or Administrator.

Skills

Reliability

Accountable

Team-oriented

Communicative

Observant

Documentation

Professional

Willing to learn

Education

California CNA certification in good standing

Tools

Electronic documentation

Basic computer skills

Job description

Grand Oaks Care is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our team for PM and NOC shifts, with limited full-time openings and PRN/on-call opportunities in Tulare, CA. You will provide direct resident care under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and work as part of a supportive, team-focused unit.

We value reliability, empathy, and collaboration. New graduates are welcome; prior long-term care experience is helpful but not required.