Restorative CNA: Empowering Patient Independence

Redwood Grove Post Acute; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for full-time and part-time roles. You will provide direct patient care, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support restorative nursing goals under supervision.

This position emphasizes independence, compassionate care, and adherence to facility policies. Ideal candidates are trained CNAs with a strong sense of teamwork, reliability, and the ability to respond promptly to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Job description

Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for full-time and part-time roles. You will provide direct patient care, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support restorative nursing goals under supervision.

This position emphasizes independence, compassionate care, and adherence to facility policies. Ideal candidates are trained CNAs with a strong sense of teamwork, reliability, and the ability to respond promptly to patient needs.