Geriatric Care Assistant — Compassionate Patient Support

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to collaborate with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role requires BLS and emphasizes age-specific care and comprehensive unit support.

Responsibilities include admissions-related tasks, patient care under RN guidance, safety practices, and effective communication with patients and families. Strong English skills and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) is REQUIRED.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Strong interpersonal and patient-care skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admission, discharge and transfer assistance as needed.
• Assist with patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Ensure room setup and supplies are ready for new admissions.
• Support unit functions and patient safety during care delivery.
• Document and communicate patient/resident status and changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Patient care basics

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Comparable CNA course

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to collaborate with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient/resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role requires BLS and emphasizes age-specific care and comprehensive unit support.

Responsibilities include admissions-related tasks, patient care under RN guidance, safety practices, and effective communication with patients and families. Strong English skills and reliability are essential.