CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant / 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Join our team at Hollenbeck Palms! We are hiring a full‑time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Skilled Nursing department.

Job Purpose: Provide direct resident care under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The CNA follows established policies and procedures while coordinating resident care with other facility personnel.

Sign‑On Bonus: This position qualifies for a sign‑on bonus of up to $1,100.

Schedule:

• 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• Rotating schedule
• Full‑time

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• On‑demand pay, overtime pay
• Continuing education scholarship program
• Night shift differential
• Employee meal program

Qualifications:

• CNA licensed by the State of CA
• CPR & First‑Aid Certification
• Clear criminal background with DOJ and FBI
• Ability to work in a healthcare setting with the senior population

Job Tasks:

• Receives report and assignments.
• Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility.
• Prepares each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs.
• Helps patients eat and take medications.
• Ensures regular meals and proper medication dosages.
• Monitors vitals and patient behavior and reports them to the nursing and medical staff.
• Assists patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed.
• Turns or adjusts patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort.
• Reports immediately to Charge Nurse any unusual conditions of residents.
• Keeps bedside and over‑bed tables clean and uncluttered; keeps side rails clean.
• Walks ambulatory residents to the dining room, bathroom, or other requested locations every two hours.
• Ensures all residents receive nourishment at indicated times.
• Charts on all residents, including a narrative note about the activity and progress for the day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, and/or Director of Nursing Services.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds; may involve lifting up to 100 pounds using proper mechanics and/or assistive devices.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients.
• Use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach.
• Fine motor skills.
• Visual acuity.

Non‑essential Duties:

• Support Hollenbeck Palms’ core values – Quality of Life, Excellence, Compliance, Efficiency, Good Nature, Appreciation, and Balance.
• Maintain a positive attitude, attention to detail, and enjoy interfacing with members and staff.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Manager.

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