Nursing Assistant Natividad Medical Center - 3.9 Salinas, CA Job Details Full-time $4,486.21 - $6,127.51 a month 22 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Full Job Description Position Description Applications will be reviewed in an ongoing basis until the all positions are filled. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing of all application materials. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. Exam #26/50U20/07SS.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Natividad is currently accepting applications for Nursing Assistant positions for various departments. These positions perform a variety of non-professional tasks in providing direct bedside care to patients, such as assisting patients with activities of daily living and assisting professional nursing personnel in providing patient care. The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier. Examples of Duties

SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Prepares patients for and assists patients with meals; passes nourishment and water. Monitors and records vital signs, temperature and blood pressure. Assists patients to bathrooms; provides bedpans; collects specimens. Transports and escorts patients to other areas. Changes beds, replenishes supplies; performs emergency housekeeping Gives patient care: bathe, shampoo, personal hygiene and oral care; keeps patients clean, dry and comfortable. Observes patients, records observations; alerts nurse to significant changes; performs charting duties. Ambulates patients, gives backrubs, repositions patients, and assists patients in and out of chairs and wheelchairs. Performs simple treatments, sitz baths; enemas; applies and changes unsterile pads; dressings; compresses and packs. Assists nurses in caring for critical patients; checks safety equipment and restraints. Cleans and disinfects equipment; disposes of soiled linens and waste Examples of Experience/Education/Training

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING

Knowledge of:

Basic patient care principles, methods, procedures and terminology Hospital routine and equipment Standard asepsis and hygiene procedures Standard charting procedures Standard instruments and equipment used in routine patient examinations and treatment How to take and record vital signs Skill and Ability to: Perform patient care in an understanding and sympathetic manner Learn standard nursing procedures used in patient care; elicit information related to patient symptoms Accurately record information Note irregularities in patient condition Follow oral and written instructions Work cooperatively with other staff; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Some experience in providing geriatric and/or acute nursing care and possession of a current certificate as a Certified Nurse Assistant are both highly desirable. Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment. Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only). Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances. •

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS

•The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.

The competitive process includes:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: . Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of, the required application materials. For more information or to obtain a regular paper application please contact Natividad Human Resources at (831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL

: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated.

Please note:

The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT

: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to

SPECIAL NOTES

If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Natividad-HR Analyst at (831) 783-2749. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, you will not be eligible for benefits .