Interim HealthCare: Certified Nursing Assistant Weekends -Immediate Opening San Fernando Valley

General Purpose:Immediate PositionForCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA).The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for the tasks of personal care and incidental activities of daily living for patients of all ages..Essential Functions:* Provides for patient’s personal hygiene, grooming, and comfort needs, i.E., toileting and elimination, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, bed baths, tub baths or showers, skin and nail care, and oral hygiene.* Promotes a safe environment during care.* Utilizes infection control measures such as hand washing and use of personal protective equipment.* Observes and reports the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor..* Assists with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises.* Weight; specimen collections; measurements of vital signs; and and output; blood glucose monitoring; urine Performs patient-related procedures such as but not limited to: measuring and documenting intake treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.

Administers non-medicated enemas, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat * May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:* Must be 18 years of age.* High School diploma or equivalent* Successful completion of Nursing Assistant course* Assistant certification as required by state in which employed* One (1) year experience a plus.* New CNAs accepted.Knowledge, Abilities Required:* Pass criminal and abuse background checks, when required by the State(s) in which employee.* Able to read and interpret technical instructions; use vision and hearing to observe the patient.* Requires hand-eye coordination and fine motor function necessary to assist in the operation of patientcare equipment.* CPR/BLS training for infants, children and adults.* Proofof childhood vaccination.(maybe required)* Able to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, if applicable.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description* Meets applicable health requirements to provide patient care, as appropriate.* Requires normal, correctable vision and hearing.* Ability to stretch, bend, stoop, twist, stand, sit, walk, reach and climb stairs.* Medium physical activity that may require constant lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.#CB

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