CNA, DOU Per diem Days

Nursing Assistant

Under general direction from Nursing Manager, and/or RN/LVN assists, professional nursing personnel in providing resident care in assigned area.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
• Experience: Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility/Sub-Acute unit required.
• Licensure/Certification: Possession of an appropriate, valid California certificate for nursing assistant. BLS certification.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Learn the terminology of parts and supplies associated with area of assignment.
• Learn quickly the specific operations of a medical treatment unit.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
• Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations.
• Keep simple records.
• Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgement/action which could result in undesirable resident outcomes.
• Age-Specific Competancy (if applicable): Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her assigned unit.