PACE Certified Nursing Assistant

San Ysidro Health; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

San Ysidro Health in California seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. The role requires compassion, strong observation, and reliable teamwork.

You will perform vital signs, assist with ADLs, and help with admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or one year CNA experience.
• One year of experience with frail elderly population preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications and electronic health data systems; TruChart experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of nursing staff.
• Take and record vital signs and assist with ADLs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges as needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient areas and equipment.
• Support activities director and program staff as assigned.
• Transport patients and equipment safely and assist with appointments.

Skills

Vital signs

Direct patient care

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma, GED OR CNA experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health data systems (TruChart)

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:59 AM

Position Summary:

Provides direct patient care services to the participant’s under the direction and supervision of a nursing staff member, as assigned by the Program Director.

Essential Functions of the Job:

RESPONSIBLE TO: Nursing

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Direct participant care

• Assists other staff in carrying out program assignments.
• Performs and records routine technical tasks such as vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), collection of specimens, intake and output and mass.
• Works in conjunction with other staff in relation to participant care, as assigned by the nursing staff.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and/or discharge of patients, by transporting, lifting and positioning patients while following necessary safety precautions.
• Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurse.
• Assist in maintaining patient and unit area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Considers the special needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups
• Is responsible for order and cleanliness of the program areas and equipment.
• Carry out assigned task as deemed necessary by the Activity Director.
• Performs home visits and assists with ADLs, transfers, companionship, etc.
• Assists as companion to medical appointments, pharmacy, etc.
• Provides personal care, such a toileting, bathing, eating, transferring, dressing or grooming under the supervision of the nurse and the Activity Director.
• Assist the Activities Director in carrying out the activity program.
• Assist other center staff in meal and snack serving. Performs meals counts as assigned by Day Center Manager.
• Cleans-up and organizes program areas, including the cleaning of equipment.
• Interact with patients and family
• Transport patients and equipment as needed.
• Keeps a record of care given.
• Monitors patients and report any variances to normal to the nurse for further assessment.
• Follows infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms.
• Attends and actively participates in the in-take and assessment process as needed.
• Attends center staff meetings and in-service educational training programs.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education Required (Minimum level of education):

• High School Diploma, GED OR one year experience as a CNA.

Experience Preferred:

• One year of experience working with the frail elderly population.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of electronic health data systems, TruChart experience preferred. At a minimum level have good computer literacy including internet navigation and research skills.

Equipment Used:

Computers, phones, personal vehicles, copy machines and fax machines and other office equipment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Physical clearance for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and grasping; have full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs; need to lift and transfer participants; T.B. clearance; must maintain current First Aid and CPR; fingerprint clearance.