Per Diem CNA - 12-Hour Shifts, Patient Care

Adventist Health; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley seeks a per diem Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support routine clerical tasks to keep the unit functioning smoothly.

The role requires CNA certification and BLS; preferred certifications include phlebotomy and audiometry/CHDP training for CA and HI. Per diem shifts, 12-hour days, and a supportive health system environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• CNA certification: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
• Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred in CA and HI
• Audiometry and vision training or certificate from CHDP: Preferred in CA and HI

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
• Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
• Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Performs clerical duties and routes patient reports; maintains unit flow and reports data to RN.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Personal care

Documentation

Education

HS/GED or equivalent

CNA certification

BLS certification

Phlebotomy Certification (CA/HI)

Audiometry/CHDP training (CA/HI)

Job description

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley seeks a per diem Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support routine clerical tasks to keep the unit functioning smoothly.

The role requires CNA certification and BLS; preferred certifications include phlebotomy and audiometry/CHDP training for CA and HI. Per diem shifts, 12-hour days, and a supportive health system environment are offered.