NOC Shift - Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Inpatient

About Us

VNA Health is dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare through compassion and innovation, focusing on the well-being of patients and communities. We strive to empower our employees to make a meaningful impact and drive positive change in healthcare.

Job Description

VNA Health is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join our Hospice Team at Serenity House. The Inpatient CNA will work under the supervision of an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide personal care and various services to patients nearing the end of their lives.

• Provide personal care as directed by the hospice nurse.
• Complete each patient’s care as outlined in the CNA Care Plan.
• Rounds on patients every two hours.
• Provides environmental services as needed, maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Maintains records of daily activities.
• Affords assistance to patients, families, and caregivers in managing terminal care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings, in-services, and skills training to ensure compliance with JCAHO and CLHF regulations.

Qualifications

• Current and active California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year experience in hospital or nursing home setting preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the capacity to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, frail, and impaired.
• Understanding of hospice care philosophy and needs of the terminally ill.
• Basic computer skills (evaluation required).
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift arms above head.
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to transfer 50 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and squat.
• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs.
• Ability to walk one mile.
• Ability to sit for one hour, minimum.
• Visual acuity and audio acuity.

Pay

$23 - 25/hr hourly

Schedule

7PM - 7:30AM; 3 Days a Week