Certified Nurse Assistant
Company: Eskaton Care Center Manzanita
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
$1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Some restrictions apply Starting at
$21.75/hour! Same-day pay option available Eskaton is a nonprofit
senior services provider serving Northern California's older adults
for over 50 years. With over 2,000 employees and 36+ properties in
Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build a
solid career with.Certified in 2022 as "A Great Place to Work,"
Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and
well-being of their staff members. In addition to competitive pay
and comprehensive benefits that include a company-funded retirement
program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a
real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.Our
Benefits include but are not limited to Wellness programs upon
hireEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Plan, including dental and
vision coverageCompany paid life insuranceRetirement planPaid Time
Off programsVoluntary benefits & supplemental insurance
availableThis position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits
package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and
Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.Position
Summary:The Certified Nurse Assistant provides personal care,
nursing assistance, and other assigned tasks to residents. This
position provides direct resident care, assists in daily living
activities, provides resident documentation and evaluation. Duties
and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the
supervising nurse or the Director of Nursing based on the
evaluation of the resident's needs.Position Responsibilities
include:--- Provides or assists residents in bathing/showering for
thorough cleanliness and hygiene. Also provides or assists with
grooming and hygiene of residents (i.e. shaving, oral hygiene,
cleaning, trimming finger/toenails) in a safe and thorough manner
on a daily basis.--- Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps
resident care areas in an organized manner.--- Assists residents in
dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual
privacy while providing resident care.--- Provides safe resident
transfers involving bed, wheelchair, chair and/or shower chair.---
Demonstrates ability to assist with toileting in a safe and
thorough manner, as indicated in resident's plan of care.---
Promotes independence in resident care as appropriate and
demonstrates awareness of safety for both residents and the
individuals providing care.--- Takes and records temperature,
pulse, blood pressure, and respirations as required.--- Assists
residents with simple range of motion or other exercises as
directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates residents safely
according to his/her endurance levels.--- Applies medical or
adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate supervising
nurse.--- Makes rounds to ensure residents' safety, comfort,
medical attention every hour or as required by the patient.---
Collects specimens as directed.--- Demonstrates knowledge of
standard precautions and proper use of gloves, gowns, masks, eye
protection and linen handling.QualificationsEducation:High school
graduation or G.E.D., preferred.Possession of a valid California
Certified Nurse Assistant certification.Proficient ability to
communicate orally and in writing.Training and Experience:Six
months experience in providing personal care in a long term care
facility preferred.Job Knowledge:Possesses knowledge in performing
personal care services in a skilled nursing facility, and has the
ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the
appropriate responses, to work effectively as part of a healthcare
team, and to share information freely. Is able to use and seek
supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and to follow
both verbal and written instructions.The final candidate must
successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing
which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test,
TB screen test and health screen.Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or
protected veteran status.
Keywords: Eskaton Care Center Manzanita, Carmichael , Certified Nurse Assistant, Healthcare , Carmichael, California
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