Certified Nursing Assistant

EmployerCounty of Contra CostaSalary$48,469.36 - $58,914.83 AnnuallyLocationContra Costa County, CAJob TypePermanent Full-TimeJob NumberVTWA-2024ADepartmentHealth Services - ContinuousOpening Date08/01/2024Closing DateContinuousFLSANon-ExemptBargaining UnitTADescriptionBenefitsQuestionsThe Position Why join Contra Costa County Health Services? The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Certified Nursing Assistants to assist licensed nursing staff in performing routine tasks in the care and treatment of patients in multiple units within the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, CA. Certified Nursing Assistants assist patients with feeding, ambulating, grooming, dressing and other activities of daily living. Additional duties include transporting patients to appointments; taking and recording vital signs; obtaining stool and urine specimens; and other required patient care activities. You will be an important part of the care our patients receive on a daily basis. We are looking for someone who: Has excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work effectively and efficientlyDemonstrates the ability to adapt easily to varied and changing prioritiesHas a strong attention to detailExercises good judgment in the observation of medical and behavioral symptomsWorks well as a team member with nursing, ancillary and mental health professionalsFollows oral and written directionsCommunicates clearly, verbally and in writingAcknowledge and respect cultural and linguistic differences of the County's diverse population What you will typically be responsible for: Perform physical tasks using appropriate body mechanics and a reasonable degree of physical exertionAssisting patients with activities of daily livingAssists in maintaining a clean safe environment for the patientMonitors and assists in providing dietary requirements of patientsProviding close observation of patients and the documentation of these observationsReports observations to the RN or team Leader or Charge NurseTransportation of patients both within the hospital and to appointments outside the hospital A few reasons you might love this job: You will have an opportunity to make a positive difference in patients' livesAs an integrated system, Contra Costa County Health Services offers and presents multiple opportunities to grow professionally.You may develop more knowledge and skills due to the different scenarios you will encounter and the education and training that will be providedYou will be an integral part of a team to create optimal health for allThere is a great retirement plan and health benefits for you and your family A few challenges you might face in this job: You may need to reprioritize your tasks based on the ongoing needs of your assignmentYou will need to adapt and adjust to the work environmentYou may care for patients whose behaviors can be challenging due to medical or mental health issuesYou may receive direction and communication from multiple staff members to process and prioritize daily assignments Competencies Required: Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications Writing: Communicating effectively in writing To read the complete job description, please click here . Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain active for 6 months.Minimum Qualifications Certificates: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross. Within six (6) months of hire must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center approved Crisis Management and Prevention Certificate. PLEASE NOTE : All applicants must submit a copy of their CNA certification and their current CPR or BLS certificate at the time of application. Applications without the required documentation will not be accepted .Selection Process Application Filing: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Applications without the required license/certifications attached will not be accepted. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to this position, and will be used to rank candidates on the resulting eligible list. (Weighted 100%) Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website .To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to A completed supplemental questionnaire is required for this position. An application submitted without a fully completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and will therefore be disqualified. Your answers to the following supplemental questions will be used to rate your qualifications and determine whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Be concise, limiting your response to the information that is relevant to each question. Although you may submit a resume or additional information, such items may not be substituted for the information requested in this questionnaire. Do not answer any question by indicating "see attached resume." I have read and understand the above information. YesNo 02 Do you possess a current, valid, and unrestricted certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California? If YES, a copy of your license must be attached to your application. YesNo 03 Do you possess a valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross? If YES, a copy of your certificate must be attached to your application. YesNo 04 Do you possess an associates, bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant healthcare field? If YES, please attach a copy of your transcripts or diploma to your application YesNo 05 How many months of experience do you have working in an acute care hospital or sub-acute care unit? 25+ months of experience as described19 months - 24 months of experience as described13 months - 18 months of experience as described7 months - 12 months of experience as described0 - 6 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described 06 How many months of experience do you have in a team setting caring for acute psychiatric patients (including patients on legal holds)? 25+ months of experience as described19 months - 24 months of experience as described13 months - 18 months of experience as described7 months - 12 months of experience as described0 - 6 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described 07 How many months of experience do you have working in an acute medical surgical unit, Emergency Department, or Critical Care unit? 25+ months of experience as described19 months - 24 months of experience as described13 months - 18 months of experience as described7 months - 12 months of experience as described0 - 6 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described 08 How many months of experience do you have in one-to-one or two-to-one close observation in an acute or sub-acute hospital? 25+ months of experience as described19 months - 24 months of experience as described13 months - 18 months of experience as described7 months - 12 months of experience as described0 - 6 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described 09 How many months of experience do you have as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center healthcare system within the last 24 months? 13+ months of experience as described10 months - 12 months of experience as described7 months - 9 months of experience as described4 months - 6 months of experience as described1 month - 3 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described 10 Please indicate the type of employment you are interested in: Permanent Full-Time Position: Regularly scheduled 40 hours per week with full fringe benefitsPermanent Part-Time Position: Regularly scheduled less than 40 hours per week; prorated vacation, sick leave; medical on a shared cost basis if position is 20 hours or more per week. Retirement is on a shared cost basis if position is 20 hours or more per week.Permanent Intermittent: Irregular, unscheduled employment on an on-call basis; paid hourly; must be available to work every other weekend; scheduled for one major and three minor holidays. Vacation and sick leave is prorated.Limited Term-Temporary: A limited period of time, paid on an hourly basis, eligible for paid time off if assignment exceeds one year (2080 hours) 11 I certify that I meet the announced requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County. YesNo * Required QuestionEmployerCounty of Contra View email address on click.appcast.io