Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Shasta Healthcare is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team in our Weed CA location. The CNA will provide nursing care to patients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with all types of people.

Responsibilities: 

• Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers. Support the patient with meals as needed. Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required.
• Medical needs – Check vital signs and weight. Perform specimen collection. Administer surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz, and therapeutic baths.
• Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

Requirements: 

• Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or the equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times

About Shasta Healthcare:

Shasta Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility that is dedicated to resident centered care for our temporary residents needing short term rehabilitation as well as long term residents. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes a family like environment.

Shasta Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid sick and vacation time for all full-time employees. 

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