Compassionate Nursing Support Aide

Artesia-Palms-Care-Center; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia-Palms-Care-Center in Cerritos, CA is seeking a healthcare support aide to assist the Nursing Department with daily resident care and administrative tasks. You will report to the charge nurse, answer phones, help with linen, transport residents, and support with basic documentation and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes compassion, attendance at training, and adherence to safety policies, including infection control, confidentiality, and proper handling of supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least an 8th grade education.
• Ability to read and interpret general policies and procedures.
• Basic mathematical and writing skills for reports and records.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and assist nursing staff during shifts.
• Transport residents to meals, activities, and appointments.
• Assist with secretarial tasks at the nursing station as requested.
• Report changes in resident condition to Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Maintain clean resident rooms and common areas and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Reading & interpreting

Writing reports

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

8th grade education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Artesia-Palms-Care-Center in Cerritos, CA is seeking a healthcare support aide to assist the Nursing Department with daily resident care and administrative tasks. You will report to the charge nurse, answer phones, help with linen, transport residents, and support with basic documentation and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes compassion, attendance at training, and adherence to safety policies, including infection control, confidentiality, and proper handling of supplies and equipment.