Nursing Assistant in Training: Compassionate Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, while pursuing CNA certification. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, mobility, and basic bedside care, plus clerical tasks and documentation to support the nursing unit.

CPR/AHA certification is required on hire.

Qualifications

• Nurse Assistant certification or enrollment in nursing fundamentals class and current nursing school status or nursing program graduate.
• CA CNA certification required on hire; CPR (AHA) on hire.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs.
• Cleansing bath.
• Back and skin care.
• Oral hygiene and dentures care.
• Hair and nail care.

Skills

Vital signs

Bedside care

CPR (AHA)

Education

Nurse Assistant Certification

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, while pursuing CNA certification. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, mobility, and basic bedside care, plus clerical tasks and documentation to support the nursing unit.

CPR/AHA certification is required on hire.