CNA jobs in Pleasanton, CA

CNA Jobs in Pleasanton, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) – In-Home Care – Tri-Valley & Diablo Valley

$18 - $23 / hour

Right at Home East Bay is hiring compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) to deliver skilled, person-centered care for seniors in their own homes. We’re a Certified Great Place to Work® home care agency serving Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Joaquin counties — including Walnut Creek, Danville, Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Concord, Lafayette, Orinda, Tracy, and surrounding communities. As a CNA or HHA with Right at Home East Bay, you’ll put your training to work where it matters most — supporting clients with higher-acuity needs so they can live safely, comfortably, and independently at home. Available Shifts Weekday and weekend shifts Morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight opportunities Flexible scheduling built around your availability Pay & Benefits Up to $23.00/hr — Alameda & Contra Costa $19.00–$23.00; San Joaquin/Tracy $18.00–$21.50 (based on experience, location, and certifications) $0-Cost Wellness Program: $0 copay primary care & urgent care visits 100% covered preventive care $0 or discounted prescriptions $0 virtual medical & mental health services $0 virtual vet care for your pets Tax-advantaged benefit that may increase your take-home pay 401(k) Retirement Plan with low-cost investment options and free financial guidance Daily Pay Available — access your earnings before payday $152 Referral Bonus for every friend you hire Paid training, orientation, sick time, and mileage Overtime and holiday pay opportunities Flexible scheduling (AM, PM, and night shifts) Work close to home whenever possible Free uniforms Positive, collaborative work environment Note: Benefit eligibility may vary. Details and enrollment requirements will be provided. What You’ll Do Your CNA/HHA training is central to this role. You’ll primarily support clients with greater care needs, including: Personal care — bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene Mobility assistance — safe transfers, positioning, and fall prevention Specialty care — dementia/Alzheimer’s care, Parkinson’s care, stroke care, etc. Medication reminders and monitoring Observing and reporting changes in a client’s condition to our care team Meal planning and preparation, including special diets Light housekeeping and laundry Companionship, socializing, walks, and outings Transportation for errands and appointments Requirements Valid CNA or HHA certification At least 18 years of age High school diploma or GED Read, write, speak, and understand English Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance Able to lift/move 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation Register with the State of California as a Home Care Aide (HCA) — we’ll guide you through every step Pass a state Live Scan background check and Tuberculosis (TB) test Eligible to work in the United States and able to provide employment eligibility verification What Our Employees Say “It’s wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients.” “I know I’m never alone! If I have a question or an issue, there is always someone available to help me. This means the world to me!” Apply Today If you’re a CNA or HHA who’s passionate about helping seniors live well at home, we’d love to meet you. Apply now to join a team that invests in its caregivers. IND789

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Home Health Aide (HHA) – In-Home Care – Tri-Valley & Diablo Valley

Right at Home East Bay Pleasanton, CA

$23 / hour

CNA

Full-time

2 months ago

CNA

Vi Living Palo Alto, CA

$24.40 - $29.28 / hour

Overview Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi. What We Offer: Competitive pay Exceptional benefits Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one 401k with company match Paid maternity and paternity benefits Award-winning training and development Tuition Reimbursement Luxury work environment Meaningful and rewarding work Vi at Palo Alto is located at 620 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto CA 94304 Responsibilities ON CALL Certified Nursing Assistant CNA As a CNA you will be responsible for assisting licensed care staff in performing a variety of clinical and technical tasks to assigned residents to include assisting with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, dining / tray services, escort services, performing vital signs and weights and other care related duties as assigned. As part of the care team, you will participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities and notification of resident changes of condition as they occur. Qualifications Qualified applicants are required to possess current state certification and experience is required. Prior experience working with geriatric clients is preferred. High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred. Current CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications are required. Current First Aid certification is required or must be willing and able to become First Aid certified. Food handlers certification and Certified Medical Technician/Certified Medication Aide certification, where required. Basic computer skills or ability to learn. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting. Pay Range USD $24.40 - USD $29.28 /Hr.

CNA

Full-time

2 months ago

IDD Certified Nursing Assistant II

RHA Health Services Walnut Creek, CA

$19 / hour

We are hiring for: IDD Certified Nursing Assistant II Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! To directly assist the nursing staff within the scope of practice approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Required to have completed an approved CAN II training program. Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Salary: $19.00/hourly Looking to make a difference? Bring your compassion and dependability to work with our devoted home healthcare team! At RHA, you can truly make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RHA Health Services is looking for personable, energetic and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our home caregiver team as a Unit Clerk. The nature of the role by design is not glamorous, can be difficult at times and requires hard work but the reward is immeasurable! This is a highly rewarding entry-level role. Unit Clerks are responsible for providing prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers for a single location of business. Day Shift 7am to 7pm RHA’s Certified Nursing Assistant Unit Clerks have responsibilities related to quality management, accuracy, attention to detail and teamwork, including: Reporting all changes in the condition of the people we support to the Nurse immediately. Work hand-in-hand with nurse and administration to keep the people we report safe and healthy. Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an accurate and timely manner. Measure vital signs, notify nurse regarding any changes. Assist the people we support with dressing/undressing, hygiene and toileting Administer medications, including medications and feedings via a gastrostomy tube per physicians orders and as delegated by the licensed nurses. Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses. Check and monitor oxygen saturation levels as recommended by the licensed nurses and/or physician. Perform colostomy care. Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent people supported care information to assure people supported rights are protected. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy. Fax orders to Pharmacy, completed labs to appropriate doctors, assist with ordering OTC stock and supplies, scheduling appointments and various other office and filing duties. Actively participates as part of the RHA team by participating in and receiving the nursing report upon reporting for duty, assist in transporting people supported to/from appointments, activity and social programs and for out of center appointments, etc., as necessary. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state preferred, but not required. Valid drivers license including personal vehicle insurance coverage. Must maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications as appropriate. The following are conditions of employment: CPR and first aid. Others may become specified and/or required by company regulations later in employment. Must be able to demonstrated proficiency in CPR from floor level. Practicing CPR skills will require you to work on your hands and knees, bending, standing and lifting. Benefits RHA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible full-time employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. We understand your desire to continue to grow in the role; we are known for providing high quality services, excellent staff training and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and other roles within the organization. The comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes: Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and prescription insurance 403(b) retirement program Paid Time Off – up to 26 days of PTO for full time employees! Life and AD&D Insurance Extensive wellness reimbursement benefit Discounted premiums for participation in wellness initiative Free CPR, first aid and job specific training opportunities Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve! Many more benefit choices! Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals. We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday! Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money! Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center. About RHA: At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

CNA

Full-time

2 months ago

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / ALL SHIFTS

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward Hayward, CA

$24 - $26 / hour

FUNCTION Cares for residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse. QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Minimum Qualifications: • Freedom from illegal use of drugs • Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. • Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position. Education and/or Experience: Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Certificates, Licensees, Registrations: Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered into state nurse aide registry. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families and staff members. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers; calculate percentage of whole; measure in cubic centimeters (cc’s); measure in feet and inches. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, length and height. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. Care and Services: • Take and records vital signs • Measures and records height and weight • Calculates and records weight gain or loss • Calculate and records fluid intake and output • Cares for the resident’s environment • Recognizes abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor • Cares for residents when death is imminent • Makes routine rounds on each assigned resident every two hours • Bathes residents • Assist with grooming, including mouth care • Dresses residents • Toilet residents • Assist with eating and hydration • Use proper feeding techniques • Calculates and records percentage of meal eaten • Observe resident’s skin when giving care and reports changes to license nurse • Provides skin care • Transfer, position and turns residents • Meets residents’ mental health and social service needs • Modifies own behavior in response to resident’s behaviors • Allows residents to make personal choices • Provides and reinforces other behavior consistent with the residents’ dignity. • Uses the residents’ families as a source of emotional support. • Contributes to the resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA) and the plan of care. • Provides nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services: - Promote resident’s ability to adopt and adjust to living as independently as possible - Trains the resident in self-care according to the resident’s abilities - Trains the resident in the use of assistive devices for transferring, walking and mobility. Dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing - Maintains range of motion; proper turning and positioning in bed and chair - Provides bladder and bowel retraining - Instructs the resident on the care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices - Incorporates training and skill practice activities which include repetition, physical or verbal cueing and task segmentation • Care for residents with dementia: - Knows how to respond to residents’ behaviors - Allows residents to make personal choices - Provides and reinforces other behavior consistent with residents’ dignity - Uses the residents’ families as a source of emotional support - Demonstrates a basic understanding of behavior and functional symptoms associated with dementia by providing interventions and treatments to help reduce these symptoms - Uses modification in the presentation of activities of daily living to maintain and maximize resident competencies and function - Uses effective intervention techniques to address behavioral concerns - Acts as a facilitator for activity programming - Demonstrates effective communication techniques for persons with dementia • Provides non-resident care including, but not limited to: - Washing wheelchairs - Cleaning soiled utility areas - Cleaning nurses’ station - Cleaning shower and whirlpool rooms - Cleaning kitchen areas on the nursing unit • Provides transporation of residents to and from hospital and medical appointments RESIDENT RIGHTS Promotes and protects resident’s rights, assists residents to make informed decision, treats residents with dignity and respect, protects residents’ personal belongings, reports suspected abused or neglect, avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards and, supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognized priorities, challenges others to learn; keeps current and integrates new information, communicates and models organization values; and fosters high performance. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Applies process improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work. ENVIRONMENT OF CARE Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment. INFECTION CONTROL Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the workplace; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of resident information, protects data against loss or destruction, reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues. Monitors and complies with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through effective relationships, treats others with dignity and respect; and seeks feedback. CONTINUING EDUCATION Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands describes here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The employee on occasion will assist to lift and/or transfer Residents weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. THER REQUIREMENTS Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information. JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties may be altered from time to time. SALARY RANGE: $24.00 to $26.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.

CNA

Per Diem

3 months ago

Professional CNA

SYNERGY HomeCare Pleasanton, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Caregiver-First Culture! Experience the SYNERGY HomeCare difference , where we are united under one purpose: to bring wholehearted, life-energizing care to as many people as possible—on their own terms, in their own homes. And that starts with compassionate, care-minded people like YOU ! At SYNERGY HomeCare, we believe that great care starts with a great work culture. We don't just work for our clients; we work for our caregivers. If you are looking for a supportive team that genuinely respects your work-life balance and values your well-being, you have found the right place. When you join our team as a CNA, you will feel appreciated, recognized, and rewarded for the comforting, life-affirming care that comes right from your heart. Do you: Enjoy serving others? Have a big heart with a lot of love to share? Take charge with a warm smile? We always have an opening for CNAs who can answer "yes" to these questions. At SYNERGY HomeCare, we create a world of care at home for all, which means you will have the opportunity to care for a wide variety of people across all ages and abilities. We are seeking certified nursing assistants to join our independently owned and operated national agency. What We Offer (CNA Benefits & Perks): Competitive Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour Work-Life Balance: Truly flexible schedules built around your availability. Smart Matching: We intentionally match you with clients nearby to reduce commute times. Financial Peace of Mind: Direct deposit and time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays. Growth & Support: Paid orientation, ongoing training, and a supportive, respectful agency culture. Recognition: Employee recognition programs to celebrate your hard work. As a CNA with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will: Provide attention to clients’ non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement. Provide personal care to clients as needed. Assist clients with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers. Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts. Job Requirements: Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. A compassionate, reliable, and patient heart. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you would like to join our outstanding team and finally experience a workplace culture that cares for you , apply today!

CNA

Part-time

7 months ago

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ( CNA ) AM / PM Part Time Flexible

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward Hayward, CA

FUNCTION Cares for residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse. QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Minimum Qualifications: • Freedom from illegal use of drugs • Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. • Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position. Education and/or Experience: Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Certificates, Licensees, Registrations: Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered into state nurse aide registry. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families and staff members. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers; calculate percentage of whole; measure in cubic centimeters (cc’s); measure in feet and inches. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, length and height. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. Care and Services: • Take and records vital signs • Measures and records height and weight • Calculates and records weight gain or loss • Calculate and records fluid intake and output • Cares for the resident’s environment • Recognizes abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor • Cares for residents when death is imminent • Makes routine rounds on each assigned resident every two hours • Bathes residents • Assist with grooming, including mouth care • Dresses residents • Toilet residents • Assist with eating and hydration • Use proper feeding techniques • Calculates and records percentage of meal eaten • Observe resident’s skin when giving care and reports changes to license nurse • Provides skin care • Transfer, position and turns residents • Meets residents’ mental health and social service needs • Modifies own behavior in response to resident’s behaviors • Allows residents to make personal choices • Provides and reinforces other behavior consistent with the residents’ dignity. • Uses the residents’ families as a source of emotional support. • Contributes to the resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA) and the plan of care. • Provides nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services: - Promote resident’s ability to adopt and adjust to living as independently as possible - Trains the resident in self-care according to the resident’s abilities - Trains the resident in the use of assistive devices for transferring, walking and mobility. Dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing - Maintains range of motion; proper turning and positioning in bed and chair - Provides bladder and bowel retraining - Instructs the resident on the care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices - Incorporates training and skill practice activities which include repetition, physical or verbal cueing and task segmentation • Care for residents with dementia: - Knows how to respond to residents’ behaviors - Allows residents to make personal choices - Provides and reinforces other behavior consistent with residents’ dignity - Uses the residents’ families as a source of emotional support - Demonstrates a basic understanding of behavior and functional symptoms associated with dementia by providing interventions and treatments to help reduce these symptoms - Uses modification in the presentation of activities of daily living to maintain and maximize resident competencies and function - Uses effective intervention techniques to address behavioral concerns - Acts as a facilitator for activity programming - Demonstrates effective communication techniques for persons with dementia • Provides non-resident care including, but not limited to: - Washing wheelchairs - Cleaning soiled utility areas - Cleaning nurses’ station - Cleaning shower and whirlpool rooms - Cleaning kitchen areas on the nursing unit • Provides transporation of residents to and from hospital and medical appointments RESIDENT RIGHTS Promotes and protects resident’s rights, assists residents to make informed decision, treats residents with dignity and respect, protects residents’ personal belongings, reports suspected abused or neglect, avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards and, supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognized priorities, challenges others to learn; keeps current and integrates new information, communicates and models organization values; and fosters high performance. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Applies process improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work. ENVIRONMENT OF CARE Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment. INFECTION CONTROL Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the workplace; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of resident information, protects data against loss or destruction, reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues. Monitors and complies with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through effective relationships, treats others with dignity and respect; and seeks feedback. CONTINUING EDUCATION Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands describes here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The employee on occasion will assist to lift and/or transfer Residents weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information. JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties may be altered from time to time. SALARY RANGE: $24.00 to $26.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

CNA

Full-time

8 months ago

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / ALL SHIFTS

Hayward Hills Healthcare Center Hayward, CA

$24 - $26 / hour

FUNCTION Cares for residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse. QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Minimum Qualifications: • Freedom from illegal use of drugs • Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. • Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position. Education and/or Experience: Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Certificates, Licensees, Registrations: Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered into state nurse aide registry. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families and staff members. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers; calculate percentage of whole; measure in cubic centimeters (cc’s); measure in feet and inches. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, length and height. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. Care and Services: • Take and records vital signs • Measures and records height and weight • Calculates and records weight gain or loss • Calculate and records fluid intake and output • Cares for the resident’s environment • Recognizes abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor • Cares for residents when death is imminent • Makes routine rounds on each assigned resident every two hours • Bathes residents • Assist with grooming, including mouth care • Dresses residents • Toilet residents • Assist with eating and hydration • Use proper feeding techniques • Calculates and records percentage of meal eaten • Observe resident’s skin when giving care and reports changes to license nurse • Provides skin care • Transfer, position and turns residents • Meets residents’ mental health and social service needs • Modifies own behavior in response to resident’s behaviors • Allows residents to make personal choices • Provides and reinforces other behavior consistent with the residents’ dignity. • Uses the residents’ families as a source of emotional support. • Contributes to the resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA) and the plan of care. • Provides nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services: - Promote resident’s ability to adopt and adjust to living as independently as possible - Trains the resident in self-care according to the resident’s abilities - Trains the resident in the use of assistive devices for transferring, walking and mobility. Dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing - Maintains range of motion; proper turning and positioning in bed and chair - Provides bladder and bowel retraining - Instructs the resident on the care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices - Incorporates training and skill practice activities which include repetition, physical or verbal cueing and task segmentation • Care for residents with dementia: - Knows how to respond to residents’ behaviors - Allows residents to make personal choices - Provides and reinforces other behavior consistent with residents’ dignity - Uses the residents’ families as a source of emotional support - Demonstrates a basic understanding of behavior and functional symptoms associated with dementia by providing interventions and treatments to help reduce these symptoms - Uses modification in the presentation of activities of daily living to maintain and maximize resident competencies and function - Uses effective intervention techniques to address behavioral concerns - Acts as a facilitator for activity programming - Demonstrates effective communication techniques for persons with dementia • Provides non-resident care including, but not limited to: - Washing wheelchairs - Cleaning soiled utility areas - Cleaning nurses’ station - Cleaning shower and whirlpool rooms - Cleaning kitchen areas on the nursing unit • Provides transporation of residents to and from hospital and medical appointments RESIDENT RIGHTS Promotes and protects resident’s rights, assists residents to make informed decision, treats residents with dignity and respect, protects residents’ personal belongings, reports suspected abused or neglect, avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards and, supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation. LEADERSHIP Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognized priorities, challenges others to learn; keeps current and integrates new information, communicates and models organization values; and fosters high performance. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Applies process improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work. ENVIRONMENT OF CARE Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment. INFECTION CONTROL Applies hand washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the workplace; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of resident information, protects data against loss or destruction, reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues. Monitors and complies with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through effective relationships, treats others with dignity and respect; and seeks feedback. CONTINUING EDUCATION Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands describes here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop or kneel. The employee on occasion will assist to lift and/or transfer Residents weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information. JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties may be altered from time to time. SALARY RANGE: $24.00 to $26.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE