Senior Certified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Pro

University-of-California,-Irvin; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant role at University of California, Irvine's UCI Health focuses on direct patient care, including taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and mobility, and maintaining a clean, safe unit. You will support RNs, handle routine tasks, inventory patient belongings, and perform Point of Care Testing quality controls as required.

The position requires English communication, CNA certification or enrollment, weekend/holiday availability, and a commitment to patient

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or enrolled in accredited nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical semester.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Current BLS certification upon hire (issued by the AHA).
• Approved workplace violence responder training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measures and records vital signs and documents activities.
• Assists with patient care activities as directed by the RN, including specimen collection and mobility.
• Assists with hygiene, elimination, ADLs, and maintains patient privacy and a safe environment.
• Engages in caring behaviors, using independent judgment and proactive actions.
• Receives and inventories patient belongings; performs POCT quality controls as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

English proficiency

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or in accredited nursing program

Job description

The Nursing Assistant role at University of California, Irvine's UCI Health focuses on direct patient care, including taking and recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and mobility, and maintaining a clean, safe unit. You will support RNs, handle routine tasks, inventory patient belongings, and perform Point of Care Testing quality controls as required.

The position requires English communication, CNA certification or enrollment, weekend/holiday availability, and a commitment to patient