Nursing Assistant / CNA - Whittier Rehab Hospital

CNA Position at Whittier Rehabilitation HospitalWhittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a small community hospital that does big things to help people. Our two hospital units specialize in caring for medically complex patients with a similar acuity to a medical surgical or telemetry unit. With our population typically staying for 2-3 weeks, caregivers see the same patients make progress over time.We are currently seeking caring energetic and invested CNA staff. New and experienced CNAs are welcome to apply.Duties:Assist patients with activities of daily living specific to culture, age and developmental level.Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing.Prepares patients for meals, assists/feeds patients as needed.Distributes water and other nourishments to patients.Positions and transfers patients.Assists in ambulation.Assists in toileting needs; use of bedpan, urinal, commode and ostomy care.Performs range of motion exercises.Routine skin care.Performs tasks/tests delegated by the licensed nurse and reports/records data as needed.Takes and records vital signs; temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.Measures and records intake and output.Weighs patients with the appropriate scale as directed by the licensed nurse.Applies anti-embolic stockings.Assists with post-mortem care.Performs advanced skills delegated by the licensed nurse as deemed competent, reports/records data as needed.Performs fingerstick blood glucose monitoring.Performs bladder scanning.Collects specimens (urine, stool).Sets up suction equipment.Performs oral care and hygiene including yankauer suctioning.Prerequisites:High School Diploma/GED preferred.Previous hospital experience in geriatric/adolescent and rehabilitation or per recommendation by Director of Nursing.Certified Nursing Assistant certificate required.Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.Certificate in BLS or Adult, Child and Infant.Benefits:401(k)Continuing education creditsDental insuranceDisability insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementVision insuranceWork Location: In person