Certified Nursing Assistant - Full-time (11 pm - 7 am)

Position Purpose

To provide Direct Resident Care under supervision of the Charge Nurse. The Nurse Assistant follows established policies and procedures while providing and coordinating resident care with other facility personnel.

Performance Standards

• Follow all facility policies, procedures, performance standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Seek clarification or additional training when policies or procedures are not understood and assist new employees as appropriate.
• Provide resident care safely, respectfully, and in accordance with Residents' Rights, assigned care plans, and nursing direction.
• Complete resident care assignments, rounds, documentation, and required records accurately and timely.
• Observe, report, and document changes in resident condition, incidents, unusual occurrences, safety hazards, and resident concerns promptly.
• Participate in care conferences, education programs, in-service training, and assigned meetings.
• Demonstrate competence in required nursing assistant skills and seek assistance when resident needs require additional assessment.
• Follow facility procedures for admissions, transfers, discharges, equipment, and supply management.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare team members.
• Respond promptly to call lights and resident needs, demonstrating compassion, patience, and respect at all times.
• Support resident safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being through attentive and responsive care.
• Work cooperatively with all departments and maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and adherence to the facility dress code.

Job Tasks

• Clock in, receive report, and review assignments.
• Provide daily care to assigned residents.
• Assist with meals, feeding, hydration, and nourishment.
• Assist residents with toileting, bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing.
• Change incontinent residents and maintain resident comfort and dignity.
• Transfer, ambulate, reposition, and transport residents as needed.
• Ensure resident safety by keeping call lights accessible and following bed rail and positioning protocols.
• Monitor residents and promptly report any changes or concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Keep resident rooms, bedside tables, equipment, and care areas clean and organized.
• Assist residents in attending activities and dining room meals.
• Maintain accurate records, including intake/output, bowel and bladder records, food consumption, and other required documentation.
• Empty and record urinary drainage units as assigned.
• Verify resident identification bands and report discrepancies.
• Complete charting and resident progress notes before the end of the shift.
• Provide shift report to oncoming staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services.

Non-essential Duties

• Support Hollenbeck Palm’s Core values – Quality of Life; Excellence; Compliance; Efficiency, Good Nature, Appreciation; and Balance.
• Must have a positive attitude, an attention to detail and enjoy interfacing with members and staff.

Requirements

Requirements

• CNA licensed by State of CA - Required
• CPR & First-Aid Certification - Required
• Fire Card (Hospital Fire & Life Safety)
• Must clear criminal background with DOJ and FBI
• Ability to work in a healthcare setting with the senior population

Physical Requirements of Position

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; Moving, lifting, assisting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds using proper mechanics and/or assistive lifting devices.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
• Fine motor skills
• Visual acuity