Certified Nursing Assistant- SC/Santa Fe Springs-11-230

Certified Nursing Assistant

Monitor clients' health and medication needs. These services include documenting medication lists, overseeing medication distribution, and providing medical case management and reminders for medication adherence. Maintain medication logs, monitor vital signs, organize medication storage, and offer health education. Collaborate with community health providers, internal departments, and social services agencies. Coordinate with pharmacies, assist with healthcare appointments, and ensure accurate, real-time documentation of all services to promote continuity of care.

This position requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or frequent basis. Must be able to grasp, push, and pull objects such as file drawers, and reach overhead. Requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, fax machine, and telephone. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. The role involves primarily site-based work, with occasional office duties such as filing, copying, and attending staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity in residential care or hospital care.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Must accept risk of exposure to communicable diseases and occasional combativeness from clients.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification and pass health screening within 30 days of hire date.
• Must provide evidence of TB clearance within 7 days of hire, and annually thereafter.
• Must complete and pass DOJ Fingerprint background check.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience working with sub-populations of the homeless, substance abusers, and the mentally ill is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to transcribe medication name and dosage information from prescriptions and/or medication containers to facilitate accurate documentation.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for responsibilities.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-faceted team.
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook.
• Must have good audio and visual perception to assist residents in emergency situations.

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