Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Monte Vista Healthcare Center -

Monte Vista Healthcare Center is a 69 bed skilled nursing facility in the city of Duarte, Ca.

• Hiring for 4-2 schedule

Urgently hiring for full time AM shift, AM / PM floater.

Per Diem NOC

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose the CNA Certified Nursing Assistant job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with the residents 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 residents 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.

BENEFITS

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits (Full time employees)

401K

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

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 called 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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