Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Acute Care Support

UCI Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by delivering direct patient care, recording vital signs, and helping with hygiene and mobility.

This role requires a CNA or active nursing program enrollment, good English communication, and reliability to work weekends/holidays; the team emphasizes compassionate patient interactions and safe, clean care environments.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant or enrolled in a nursing program with at least one clinical semester completed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and patient-focused approach.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and hospital workflows.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and adapt to unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist patients with hygiene and elimination needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe unit environment.
• Stock unit supplies and operate hospital equipment as directed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and support nursing staff.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology basics

Ability to work weekends and holidays

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by delivering direct patient care, recording vital signs, and helping with hygiene and mobility.

This role requires a CNA or active nursing program enrollment, good English communication, and reliability to work weekends/holidays; the team emphasizes compassionate patient interactions and safe, clean care environments.