Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Los Angeles

Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

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Mountain View Convalescent Hospital - Urgently Hiring for AM and PM shift. Flexable work schedule is a must, available weekends to alternate. POSITION SUMMARY The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with the resident's assessment plan, with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility, and as directed by your supervisors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Answering call lights

Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy

Making residents comfortable (putting them in bed, bringing them water, etc.)

Assisting in feeding residents (by cutting their food and spoon feeding if needed)

Helping residents with their daily grooming, shower or sponge bath

Proper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc.

Helping residents, sit, stand and walk

Transporting residents to dining area (for meals and activities) and returning them to their room

Timely reporting of change in residents' condition to the Nurse Supervisor

Protecting each resident's file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Following Infection and Control policies

Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

Other duties as assigned

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. REQUIREMENTS Education / Licensure High school diploma or GED Completion CNA training from accredited school Valid CNA certificate number Qualifications / Experience Some experience helpful, will provide training Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data Working Conditions May encounter frequent interruptions May be involved with residents, family and government agencies May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.) May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals Physical Requirements Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day Working throughout the nursing areas Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels

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