Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Patient Care & Support

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff and care for patients in hospital or clinic settings. Duties include helping with meals, hygiene, vital signs, and mobility, while observing patient conditions and reporting changes.

The role involves both inpatient and outpatient tasks, with room preparation, specimen handling, and assistance during examinations as needed. BLS and CNA certification required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED with additional training.
• College degree preferred.
• Minimum para-professional nursing training or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification and CPI training required where specified.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with meals, hygiene, and mobility.
• Support nurses in administering treatments and monitoring patients.
• Take vital signs and document findings for nursing staff.
• Maintain clean, organized patient and work areas.
• Provide sitter duties and basic patient education as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist in outpatient clinics.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team support

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

CPI Training

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff and care for patients in hospital or clinic settings. Duties include helping with meals, hygiene, vital signs, and mobility, while observing patient conditions and reporting changes.

The role involves both inpatient and outpatient tasks, with room preparation, specimen handling, and assistance during examinations as needed. BLS and CNA certification required.