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Santa Monica Convalescent Center is looking for a dynamic Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join our clinical team and provide our residents with an exceptional care experience. The purpose of this 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.

Responsibilities

• Answering call lights to determine and meet resident needs
• Assist with daily activities of daily living
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided with privacy & dignity
• Making residents comfortable (putting them in bed, bringing them water, etc.)
• Assisting residents during meal times (by cutting their food and spoon feeding if needed)
• Records resident's oral intake and output
• Proper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc.
• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy
• 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
• Understanding of required HIPAA standards
• Following Infection and Control policies
• Use proper body mechanics when necessary
• Provide companionship and excellent care to patients
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment
• Prioritizes patient/resident activities based on current care needs
• Be punctual and professional
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Certified Nursing Assistant experience (Preferred)
• Skilled Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) but we are willing to train new grads!

License/Certification:

• CNA Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Competency in Point Click Care (POC) software is highly preferred

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package.