Nursing Assistant (CNA-Eligible) – Acute Care

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Nursing Assistant to perform essential direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include bathing, feeding, ambulation, vital signs, and supporting the nursing unit’s daily operations.

The role involves inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer entry, with opportunities to pursue CNA certification and ongoing nursing education as part of career

Qualifications

• Nurse Assistant certification OR nursing fundamentals class enrollment and ongoing nursing education OR nursing program graduate.
• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under a Registered Nurse, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and vital sign checks.
• Assist with inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary support, light housekeeping and computer input.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to ensure optimal patient well-being and a supportive care environment.

Skills

Basic patient care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Nursing Assistant to perform essential direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include bathing, feeding, ambulation, vital signs, and supporting the nursing unit’s daily operations.

The role involves inventory, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer entry, with opportunities to pursue CNA certification and ongoing nursing education as part of career