PACE Certified Nursing Assistant San Ysidro Health - 3.5 National City, CA Job Details Full-time $26.01 - $32.66 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification Electronic health records (EHR) management

BLS Certification Microsoft Office First Aid Certification CNA Full Job Description Position Summary:

Provides direct patient care services to the participant's under the direction and supervision of a nursing staff member, as assigned by the Program Director. Essential Functions of the

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RESPONSIBLE TO

Nursing

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Direct participant care Assists other staff in carrying out program assignments. Performs and records routine technical tasks such as vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), collection of specimens, intake and output and mass. Works in conjunction with other staff in relation to participant care, as assigned by the nursing staff. Assist with admission, transfer, and/or discharge of patients, by transporting, lifting and positioning patients while following necessary safety precautions. Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by Registered Nurse. Assist in maintaining patient and unit area in a clean and orderly manner. Considers the special needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups Is responsible for order and cleanliness of the program areas and equipment. Carry out assigned task as deemed necessary by the Activity Director. Performs home visits and assists with ADLs, transfers, companionship, etc. Assists as companion to medical appointments, pharmacy, etc. Provides personal care, such a toileting, bathing, eating, transferring, dressing or grooming under the supervision of the nurse and the Activity Director. Assist the Activities Director in carrying out the activity program. Assist other center staff in meal and snack serving. Performs meals counts as assigned by Day Center Manager. Cleans-up and organizes program areas, including the cleaning of equipment. Interact with patients and family Transport patients and equipment as needed. Keeps a record of care given. Monitors patients and report any variances to normal to the nurse for further assessment. Follows infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms. Attends and actively participates in the in-take and assessment process as needed. Attends center staff meetings and in-service educational training programs.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education Required (Minimum level of education): High School Diploma, GED OR one year experience as a CNA.

Certifications/Licenses Required:

Nurse's Assistant California State Certification Current CPR Certification/Card Experience Preferred:

One year of experience working with the frail elderly population. Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the

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Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the

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Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of electronic health data systems, TruChart experience preferred. At a minimum level have good computer literacy including internet navigation and research skills.

Equipment Used:

Computers, phones, personal vehicles, copy machines and fax machines and other office equipment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Physical clearance for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and grasping; have full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs; need to lift and transfer participants; T.B. clearance; must maintain current First Aid and CPR; fingerprint clearance.