Senior CNA - Acute Care Patient Support

University of California - Irvine Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and keeping the unit clean and safe. You will also stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and help with clerical tasks.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and excellent communication in English. A CNA or enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester is required, plus BLS certification

Qualifications

• Must be certified nursing assistant or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association).
• Workplace violence responder training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Demonstrated patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Taking and recording vital signs.
• Assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, and maintaining a clean and safe unit.
• Stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, and assisting with other related duties.

Skills

Nursing assistant

BLS certification

English communication

Customer service

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, and keeping the unit clean and safe. You will also stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and help with clerical tasks.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and excellent communication in English. A CNA or enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical semester is required, plus BLS certification