Night Shift Nursing Assistant: Geriatric Care

sharp; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the nursing team on a geriatric unit. You will assist with admissions, daily patient care, and safety under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Required: AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1 year of geriatric or acute care experience. Some weekend work is required; union participation under SEIU-UHW applies.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Experience in geriatric settings or acute care is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the interprofessional team in the delivery of quality patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Performs admissions, discharge and transfer duties and maintains unit readiness.
• Provides direct patient care within scope and documents activities accurately.

Skills

AHA BLS Healthcare

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the nursing team on a geriatric unit. You will assist with admissions, daily patient care, and safety under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Required: AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1 year of geriatric or acute care experience. Some weekend work is required; union participation under SEIU-UHW applies.