CNA -NURSING CARE

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures which are directly related to patient care. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Demonstrated prior patient care experience

Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA

AHA Basic Life Support

Understanding of basic medical terminology

Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Physical Requirements

Indicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting 'checked' on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Standing - Constantly

Walking - Constantly

Sitting - Occasionally

Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly

Climb or Balance - Frequently

Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently Hearing - Constantly

Seeing - Constantly

Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently

Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently

Driving - None

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required. Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate

PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times. Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean & safe environment. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.

COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning & positioning, and patient transportation.

COMMUNICATION: Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Pay Rate: Min - $22.80 l Max - $30.70

Job Listing ID: 1751898

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