CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Skilled Nursing

About the role

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for aiding the professional staff. Delivers direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LVN in charge. Always maintains patient comfort and safety. Follows all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Adheres to the facility’s Core Values and mission with complete regard for the dignity of each person.

The Orchards is our newly constructed 5 star CMS rate health center with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The Orchards uses state of the art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on education and provide tuition assistance as well as scholarship. We provide the perfect environment for learning and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care services within the framework of the individual resident’s activities of daily living and functional abilities.
• Documents all information pertaining to each assigned resident on each shift accurately and timely.
• Records meal percentages, intake and output, and reports accurately to the responsible charge nurse every shift.
• Reports any significant changes in resident condition, incident/accidents, injuries and/or skin integrity issues immediately to the charge nurse.
• Transports residents to and from activities, meals, and therapy as indicated.
• Participates in all required/mandatory in-services and any additionally offered in-service programs, demonstrating full knowledge of required policies/procedures and ability to perform job duties accurately and timely.
• Meets all state requirements for recertification, completes and submits all required documentation to the state to ensure timely certification renewal.
• Works as a team player, consistently assisting other staff members when help is needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Competency Program, with current certification in the state of California.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Current CPR certification.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Physical requirements: frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting for approximately 90% of the work day; able to transport residents via wheelchair or shower chair, pushing up to generally 200 ± lbs; able to transfer, turn and position a resident generally weighing up to 125 lbs; able to lift up to 35 lbs (request assistance when lifting over 35 lbs); occasionally push/pull wheeled carts and equipment up to 200 lbs; may be exposed to communicable diseases (HIV, Hepatitis B), industrial/household chemicals, offensive odors, and combative behavior.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Commuter reimbursement.
• Opportunity for daily pay.
• Tuition assistance.

Pay

$26‑$27/hour based on experience

Schedule

Full Time: 11PM‑7AM (NOC), rotating 4 days on 2 days off; Part Time: 11PM‑7AM (NOC). Guaranteed 40 hours of work with opportunity for overtime.