Night Shift CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Vital Signs

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a capable nursing assistant to provide personal patient care under RN supervision. You will handle activities of daily living, monitor vital signs and assist with feeding and hygiene in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include CNA certification, BLS, and preferred CA/HI phlebotomy or CHDP-related training. This full-time, night-shift role includes clerical support tasks and a strong emphasis on patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI
• Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred in CA and HI
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs a variety clerical duties, which include routing patient reports as appropriate. Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required

Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI

Audiometry and vision training or CHDP certificate: Preferred in CA and HI

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required

Job description

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a capable nursing assistant to provide personal patient care under RN supervision. You will handle activities of daily living, monitor vital signs and assist with feeding and hygiene in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include CNA certification, BLS, and preferred CA/HI phlebotomy or CHDP-related training. This full-time, night-shift role includes clerical support tasks and a strong emphasis on patient comfort and safety.