Certified Nursing Assistant

Company: Pacific Coast Healthcare
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Pacific Coast Healthcare StaffingJOB DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSFacility StaffingPosition Title: Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A./Nursing Assistant N.A.Position Summary: The certified nursing assistant performs direct patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or his/her licensed designee. The nursing assistant performs a variety of individualized patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of patients.Position Requirement: * Prefer one year experience as a certified nursing assistant within the last three years.* Graduate from certified nursing assistants program with subsequent documentation as a C.N.A.* Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clerical functions.* Current Physical, PPD (per facility).* Current BLS card.* Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.* Good telephone communication skills.Responsibilities: * Maintains patient confidentiality of all clients.* Performs duties, as assigned, in an accurate and timely manner.* All procedures are performed in an accurate and timely manner as directed by facility and/or licensed designee within the scope of practice.* Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions.* Notifies the supervising nurse of any abnormal findings or conditions* Adheres to standards and procedures of PCHS and all facilities.* Arrives at the facility on time, before the scheduled shift starts to sign in at the nursing office and report to the floor-unit for orientation if necessary.* Represents PCHS with a positive image at all times.* Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities.Essential Job Functions: Employee is required to stand, walk, bend/stoop, and squat continuously. Reach above shoulder level frequently. Strength up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or negligible amount continuously. Fine manipulation requirements of both hands. Employee is exposed to blood borne pathogens continuously, and frequently-occasionally exposed to chemotherapeutics and toxic chemicals.(Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 33-66%, Continuously 67-100%)Job Requirements:Position Requirement: * Prefer one year experience as a certified nursing assistant within the last three years.* Graduate from certified nursing assistants program with subsequent documentation as a C.N.A.* Knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of clerical functions.* Current Physical, PPD (per facility).* Current BLS card.* Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.* Good telephone communication skills.Responsibilities: * Maintains patient confidentiality of all clients.* Performs duties, as assigned, in an accurate and timely manner.* All procedures are performed in an accurate and timely manner as directed by facility and/or licensed designee within the scope of practice.* Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions.* Notifies the supervising nurse of any abnormal findings or conditions* Adheres to standards and procedures of PCHS and all facilities.* Arrives at the facility on time, before the scheduled shift starts to sign in at the nursing office and report to the floor-unit for orientation if necessary.* Represents PCHS with a positive image at all times.* Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities.

Keywords: Pacific Coast Healthcare, Oceanside , Certified Nursing Assistant, Other , Oceanside, California