Certified Nurse Assistant

EOE Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Marycrest Manor is looking for compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our dedicated team and help provide exceptional care to our residents. The primary purpose of your job is to provide each of your residents with daily nursing care and restorative services in accordance with the physician's order, resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your Charge Nurse/ Licensed Nurse and RN Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors in a friendly manner.
• Ambulate residents to dining room or to sit in chair for all meals. Encourage residents to walk if they are able to ambulate safely.
• Pass correct meal trays to residents and set up completely for each meal.
• Pass resident's nourishment twice daily during morning shift. Once during evening shift
• Assist in hydration program.
• Monitor and encourage those in feeding program. Encourage independence.
• Perform active/passive range-of-motion daily during residents' bath/shower.
• Assist residents with shower or bed bath daily.
• Ambulate residents to bathroom.
• Follow through on bowel and bladder program, toilet residents per schedule. Complete documentation appropriately.
• Observe and adhere to safety and infection control procedures. Soiled linen to be placed only in the soiled linen containers.
• Account for residents' dentures, glasses, hearing aids, beginning and end of shift.
• Follow facility protocol personal / facility laundry.
• Transport residents to and from all activities daily. Ambulate whenever able.
• Always keep resident's room neat and tidy daily.
• Keep resident's closet organized, neat and tidy daily.
• Take vital signs within 5 minutes as ordered and/or requested.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Follow all safety procedures and other regulations established in the employee handbook.
• Respect privacy of residents always. Keep noise level to minimal, maintain a peaceful environment.
• Complete documentation timely, thoroughly and within 5 minutes of shift end. Check with Charge nurse prior to leaving to ensure documentation is done.
• Empty trash in residents' room at end of shift.
• Successfully complete Marycrest Manor's orientation program
• Consistently participate in on-going training and in-service program.
• Complete all continuing education requirements to maintain active and current State certification or license.
• Complete all continuing education requirements to maintain active and current State certification or license.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must be currently certified by the State of California for Long-Term Care Facilities as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA).
• Current state certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Computer literacy in Windows and Web based programs including, but not limited to, all Microsoft Office programs. Working knowledge in the use of the Electronic Charting PCC system.

Skills

• Must possess a genuine interest and concern for geriatrics and disabled persons.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.
• Must have the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic nursing procedures and simple charting.
• Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written, and to work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Shift

• not applicable-

Salary Range

$21.52 - $22.54- Depending on Experience

Position

Certified Nurse Assistant

Number of Openings

1

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

Marycrest Manor

About the Organization

The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles celebrate 90 years of service to the Los Angeles Archdiocese through apostolic works in health care, education and spiritual retreats.

Please visit our website for more information: www.carmelitesistersocd.com/directory/

This position is currently accepting applications.