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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$45,252 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Certified Nursing Assistant Speech Therapy Link, Inc. Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $19
- $23 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications CPR Certification Medical office experience BLS Certification Patient service High school diploma or GED Medical records Acute care experience
CNA Full Job Description Duties:
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Take and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with medical procedures, such as gastric lavage and IV infusion
- Monitor patients and report any changes in condition to the nursing staff
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a nursing assistant training program and certification
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is a plus
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical records management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Skills:
- Patient service: Ability to provide compassionate care and support to patients
- Acute care: Knowledge of acute care procedures and protocols
- Gastric lavage: Ability to perform gastric lavage under supervision
- IV infusion: Knowledge of IV infusion procedures and techniques
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: Experience in providing care for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Basic life support: Proficiency in basic life support techniques, including CPR and first aid
- Senior care: Understanding of the unique needs and challenges of elderly patients
- Patient care: Ability to provide comprehensive patient care in a compassionate manner
- Medical office: Familiarity with medical office procedures, including scheduling appointments and managing medical records Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties, qualifications, or skills.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00- $23.