Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Grass Valley, CA

Two shift available:

Day: 6:30am to 3pm - $21.50

Swing: 2:30pm to 11pm - $23.50

Seeking skilled CNAs to provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification and a nursing degree from a recognized CNA program.

Responsibilities:

Providing great patient care.

Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.

Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.

Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.

Ensuring patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions and preferences.

Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.

Measuring and recording food and liquid intake.

Urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.

Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care.

Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.

Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Requirements:

Minimum 6 months experience in hospital, care facility, or clinic.

State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.

Current CPR (American Heart Association).

Nursing degree from a CNA program.

Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

High School graduate or equivalent.

Current identification.

Comfortable using a computer.

Excellent personal hygiene.