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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
Compensation Salary Range:
$24.15- $28.
Responsibilities Position Overview:
The Sitter, CNA/Nurse Tech Float Resources provides safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care for patients who require a sitter while in the hospital, including constant observation, under the direction of a Licensed Nurse and/or Medical Staff.Note:
Candidates may be hired into either a clinical or non-clinical Sitter position based on certification status.Clinical position:
Sitter, CNA- requires a valid California CNA certification.
Non-clinical position:
Sitter, Nurse Tech- does not require CNA certification.
Applicants:
The position is available as either Sitter, Nurse Tech or Sitter, CNA . Placement into the appropriate role will be based on the candidate's qualifications, including whether they possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. Candidates who do not possess a CNA certification will be considered for the Sitter, Nurse Tech position. The pay for this role ranges from $24.15 to $28.60 per hour , depending on the position and qualifications. We encourage candidates with or without a CNA certification to apply.Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Current California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification One (1) year of experience working as a Nurse Tech or CNA in an acute care environment or skilled nursing facility (SNF) — not required for the Sitter, Nurse Tech position Current Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual inEnglish and Spanish Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Maintains constant observation of the patient to ensure safety. Provides patient care within scope of practice, promptly meeting patient needs. Redirects the patient as needed and appropriate. Promptly reports changes in condition or other concerns to the primary care nurse. When the patient is ambulatory, remains with them and uses a gait belt as applicable. When the patient is in the bathroom, remains nearby to monitor safety unless otherwise directed by the primary care nurse. When sitting with a suicidal patient, maintains constant visual observation, including when the patient is in the bathroom or when family members are present. Maintains a neat and calm environment to promote patient comfort. Ensures the patient does not have access to items that could cause harm (e.g., butter knife, glass). Documents activities accurately and in a timely manner to support quality patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. Overview When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star! Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on- and answer to
- the communities we serve. Community Memorial Hospital
- Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)!