CNA - Nursing Home, Full Time

Kindred Hospital Los Angeles Nursing AssistantKindred Hospital Los Angeles helps patients return to the lives they love. At our hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. Located in Ladera Heights near Fox Hills Park, Blanco Park and Ladera Park, we are a short drive from restaurants and shops, as well as close to public transit.Assists 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 care.Provides 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.Documents in a timely manner.Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsMust read, write and speak fluent English.Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer knowledge.Approximate percent of time required to travel: Preferred)Licenses/CertificationCurrent Nursing Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationExperienceMinimum six months' experience in acute or long-term care facility.Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.36/Hr$7,500 bonusScionHealth 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.