Senior CNA: Patient Care & Unit Support

UC Irvine; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and maintaining a safe unit. Responsibilities include stocking supplies, operating equipment, and performing routine clerical tasks to ensure smooth unit operations.

The role requires CNA certification or active enrollment in a nursing program with clinical experience, BLS certification, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least 1 clinical semester completed.
• Current Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required.
• Approved 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 understood.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist patients with hygiene and elimination.
• Maintain a clean and safe unit environment.
• Stock unit supplies.
• Operate hospital equipment as directed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks as assigned.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Customer service

English communication

Medical terminology

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Nursing assistant program enrollment

1 clinical semester completed

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and maintaining a safe unit. Responsibilities include stocking supplies, operating equipment, and performing routine clerical tasks to ensure smooth unit operations.

The role requires CNA certification or active enrollment in a nursing program with clinical experience, BLS certification, and strong English communication.