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Cerified 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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Answering call lights. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy. Making residents comfortable (putting them in bed, bringing them water, etc.) Assisting in feeding residents (by cutting their food and spoon feeding if needed) Helping residents with their daily grooming, shower or sponge bath. Proper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc. Helping residents, sit, stand and walk. Transporting residents to dining area (for meals and activities) and returning them to their room. Timely reporting of change in residents condition to the Nurse Supervisor. Protecting each residents file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards. Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords. Following Infection and Control policies. Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately. Other duties as assigned. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Requirements CNA certification with a successful completion of a CNA program. High school diploma or equivalent Ability to read, write, and speak English Good physical health to lift and move patients, and/or stand for long periods of time Compassion towards residents and their familiesShift Type:
7AM-3PM, 3PM -11PM Job Types:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.50 - $22.50 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurancePhysical Setting:
Long term careExperience:
Caregiving:
1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
CNA CERTIFICATION
(Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance