Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Join Jacob Healthcare Center as a CNA and make a meaningful impact in a supportive, five-star environment!

WHY CHOOSE JACOB HEALTHCARE CENTER?

Jacob Healthcare Center, located at 4075 54th Street, San Diego, CA, is a leading provider of patient-centered medical services with 156 beds. We focus on compassionate care, empowering patients to achieve their health goals in a supportive environment.


Our dedicated team offers a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty services, preventive care, and mental health support. We are proud to have a 5-star Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM) rating, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

At Jacob, we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our five-star rating reflects our commitment to excellence, and we provide a dynamic setting where you can thrive. We prioritize training, especially for new graduates, with our hands-on staff personally guiding you. Here, you'll have the opportunity to care for high-acuity patients and receive regular updates and support from your supervisors.

Overview of the position:

The Certified Nursing Assistant role supports assigned resident with routine daily activities and nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by the supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use the wristband or photo to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Record all entries on flow sheets (ADLs. I&Os, percentage of meals eaten, vitals, bowel & bladder) in an informative, descriptive and legible manner. Record additional entries as requested/required by the charge nurse.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Report all accidents and incidents observed as they occur.
• Transports residents to assigned locations for activity.
• Monitor and supervise residents at all times to ensure resident safety.
• Assist in passing meal trays to residents at meal times. Ensure the correct tray is given to the correct resident.
• Assist and participate in a hydration program.
• Be knowledgeable and follow all safety procedures and regulations established in the employee handbook and other policies.
• Assist patients at meal times

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions:

• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce residents to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make residents comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.).
• Show the resident the bathroom and whether it is shared or not.
• Orient the resident to the call light system.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions. Hang or fold and store as needed.
• Explain facility laundry procedures.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.

Staff Development:

• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities.
• Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard.
• Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs as scheduled.

Qualifications:

Education: Highschool diploma or GED


License: Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of this state

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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