What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Clerk/Certified Nursing Assistant - 1 West Acute Care (Part Time, Evening) position at Northbay Healthcare Group?
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.The Unit Clerk / Certified Nursing Assistant (UC / CNA) is responsible for general clerical and reception duties, and for the delivery of assigned patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed, professional nurse. The UC / CNA, utilizing the Jean Watson Nursing Theory of Caring and the Relationship Based Care Model, provides assistance to patients in accordance with the functional and developmental needs of each patient. Supports the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization.PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
- Performs treatments within scope of nursing assistant practice.
- Documents care provided on appropriate records.
- Reports change in patient condition to licensed professional nurse.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients, self and co-workers and reports any unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Transports patients via wheelchair or gurney between hospital departments and assists ambulatory patients between departments.
- Performs Safety Attendant duties as directed.
- Utilizes effective verbal and written communication with patient and family, physicians, and all other members of the healthcare team. Provides hand-off communication when relieved of duties and / or at shift change.
- Acknowledge individual responsibility for appropriate use of resources including equipment and supplies.
- Actively participates in and contributes to NorthBay programs and / or initiatives designed to maximize the return on organization financial resources through improvements and service delivery, reduction in expenses, and / or optimization of revenue.Education :
- Graduate of certified program for CNAs.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Course in medical terminology preferred.Licensure :
- Valid and current California CNA certificate.
- Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification.Experience :
- Previous unit clerk, clerical and / or one-year experience as CNA in an acute care setting preferred.
- Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the Geriatric, Adult, and Adolescent and Pediatric age groups.Skills :
- High level of initiative and independent work skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.Interpersonal Skills :
- Interacts with patients, staff and visitors in a pleasant, cooperative, and courteous manner.Compensation :
- Hourly Salary Range Min $25.59 - Max $28.26 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
- Plus, Generous Shift Differentials
Salary : $26 - $28
