Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing AssistantUnder 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 TrainingExperience: 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.