Compassionate Inpatient Care Assistant (CNA/MA)

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in a fast-paced inpatient department. The role involves delivering direct and indirect patient care and supporting a high-performing team while upholding compassionate care standards.

Successful completion of a CNA/MA program or Nursing Fundamentals is required, with six months of nursing assistant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved CNA or MA program, or Nursing Fundamentals.
• Six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.
• BLS certification required by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care and monitor patient status.
• Document care activities in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and care team.

Skills

Customer service

English literacy

Spanish language

Team collaboration

Education

CNA program

MA program

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in a fast-paced inpatient department. The role involves delivering direct and indirect patient care and supporting a high-performing team while upholding compassionate care standards.

Successful completion of a CNA/MA program or Nursing Fundamentals is required, with six months of nursing assistant experience preferred.