Nursing Assistant – Patient Care Aide & CNA Track

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) in Bakersfield, CA. You will perform essential direct patient care under RN supervision, including bathing, feeding, vital signs, and basic tasks while pursuing CNA certification.

Duties extend to inventory, documentation, and clerical support to the nursing unit. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, CNA certification (or in progress), and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification or in progress required.
• Completion of a nursing fundamentals class and current enrollment in a nursing program.
• Graduate of LVN/RN program.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, and vital signs.
• Assist with toileting and elimination needs and related aids.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and assist with patient care activities.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and documenting intake/output.
• Attend 50%+ of staff meetings and participate in admission/transfer/discharge tasks.

Skills

Vital signs

Direct patient care

Patient hygiene

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Nursing fundamentals course

Current enrollment in nursing program

LVN/RN program graduate

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EHR / electronic charting

Computer input / data entry

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) in Bakersfield, CA. You will perform essential direct patient care under RN supervision, including bathing, feeding, vital signs, and basic tasks while pursuing CNA certification.

Duties extend to inventory, documentation, and clerical support to the nursing unit. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, CNA certification (or in progress), and CPR/BLS certification.