Certified Nursing Assistant FT Nights

Kindred Hospital Santa AnaKindred Hospital Santa Ana is a long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are conveniently located between the Santa Ana Freeway I-5 and Santiago Creek and the close to many shops and restaurants.Job SummaryAssists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.Essential FunctionsConsults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient careProvides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in roomMaintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lightingAssists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge proceduresAssist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal propertyAnswers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriateUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and coldAble to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RNEnsures patient is in proper position and alignmentAssist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment proceduresServes and removes patient meal tray in timely mannerAssists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patientKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsMust read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendanceExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer knowledgeAble to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situationsAbility to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departmentsApproximate percent of time required to travel: 0%Performs other related duties as assignedPay Range: $21.00 - $23.60/HourScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)Licenses/CertificationCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) and BCLS - Basic Life Support Like AHA or Red Cross Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required)Experience6 months in an acute care or long-term care facility (Preferred)