Now Hiring Certified Nursing Assistants

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: Under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs tasks that involve specific nursing services for the Residents. ACCOUNTABLE TO: Charge Nurse STATUS: Non-exempt ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: 1. Provides a suitable environment for Residents by giving attention to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting and furniture arrangements. 2. Assists Residents to ensure their cleanliness, grooming, nourishment, rest, activity and elimination in a manner conducive to the Resident’s comfort and safety. 3. Preserves the dignity and self-respect of all Residents at all times. 4. Practices confidentiality about the Residents and nursing care activities. 5. Promotes restorative nursing care as directed and instructed for individual Residents. 6. Keeps alert to the Residents’ conditions and reports changes in the Residents attitude, appearance, behavior and physical ability to the Charge Nurse. 7. Promptly answers call signals. 8. Transports Residents as needed throughout the facility. 9. Assists Residents in their recreational and social activities as needed. 10. Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social and cultural needs of Residents, including their religious beliefs. 11. Attends orientations and In-Service training meetings. 12. Documents care provided in the medical record. 13. Adheres to the facility’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program and consistently performs job duties in accordance with the facility’s safe work practices. 14. Reports any Resident care concerns or issues to the Licensed Nurse immediately. 15. You are a Mandated Reporter and it is part of your job duty to report ALL suspected or actual abuse IMMEDIATELY (please refer to the facility policy and procedures for reporting guidelines). OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: 1. Performs additional related duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: 1. Graduation from the eighth grade. Graduation from high school is preferred. 2. Currently certified by the California Department of Health Services as a Certified Nursing Assistant. 3. Training and experience in basic nursing procedures are desirable.