Certified Nurses Assistant CNA

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care and support services under the supervision of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN). The CNA assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitors patient conditions, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.

Help residents with feeding, hydration, and meal assistance as needed.

Measure and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Assist with transferring, repositioning, and ambulating residents using proper body mechanics and equipment.

Observe and report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or mental condition to nursing staff.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.

Assist with range-of-motion exercises and restorative care programs.

Ensure residents' rooms and equipment are clean, organized, and safe.

Follow infection control, safety, and emergency procedures.

Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests.

Support residents' dignity, privacy, and rights at all times.

Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings as assigned.

Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed.

Qualifications

Current California CNA certification in good standing.

Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively in English; bilingual skills are a plus.

Knowledge of basic nursing care principles and infection control practices.

Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition residents safely.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and transferring of residents.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier transfers using appropriate equipment.

Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Work Environment

Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF) serving residents with complex medical needs, including ventilator-dependent individuals, neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, and other chronic conditions.

Exposure to medical equipment, bodily fluids, and infectious materials in accordance with OSHA and facility safety guidelines.