Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients in dressing, undressing, bathing, eating, walking, and other activities. Being a Certified Nursing Assistant ensures patients' safety, well-being, and comfort. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Additionally, Certified Nursing Assistant helps patients take medications. Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed. Maintains documents and records related to patient care. Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations. Communicates with patients, their families, and other care providers. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Requires State License. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Certified Nursing Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • LIFESPAN INC
  • Santa Cruz, CA OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    Lifespan - Santa Cruz, CA
    Position Type:    Part Time
    Education Level:    Not Specified
    Salary Range:    $19.00 - $19.50 Hourly
    Job Shift:    Any
    Job Category:    Health Care

    Description

     

    JOB SUMMARY:    Provides companionship and personal care services to clients.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Can provide proof of current CNA License.
    • 1yr Experience/training as a Personal Care Attendant,
    • Understanding and compassion for the care needs of the frail elderly.
    • If preapproved to Lifespan driver you must have a clean DMV record, automobile insurance, and a current California Driver's license.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English in direct conversations and by telephone.
    • Ability to download applications, and process work requests through various applications by smartphone or computer.
    • Must purchase and pass Livescan background check prior to employment. (Guardian registration will be provided by the agency, once the background check clears)
    • Flexibility in response to changes in schedule, policy, procedure, environment, and emergencies.

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to accurately and legibly chart written communication.
    • Ability to perform housekeeping duties; vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash.
    • Ability to assist clients to ambulate safely.
    • Walking, reaching, and/or bending.
    • Lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
    • Ability to transfer clients from bed to standing and sitting positions and from sitting position to standing.
    • Willingness to wear a mask throughout the entire shift.
    • Received Covid vaccine, or weekly testing required per state guidelines

     

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Participates in orientation and ongoing InService training program
    • Maintain client confidentiality. (HIPPA)
    • Provides personal care services (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and feeding) to clients in their place of residence.
    • Provides assistance to and from the toilet or commode and emptying and cleaning of the commode.
    • Provides assistance with incontinence aids.
    • Provides catheter care, which includes skincare, emptying the collection bag, and reporting any equipment issues.
    • Observes problems with the skin and provides preventative skincare.
    • Keeps intake and output records, as requested by the Care Manager.
    • Provides assistance with ambulation as needed.
    • Assists with transferring mobility-impaired clients.
    • Uses Gait belt or Hoyer lift, if required.
    • Assists with turning and positioning of bedbound clients.
    • Assists with care of hearing aids, glasses, dentures, and personal belongings.
    • Assists with range-of-motion exercises and physical therapy exercises as prescribed by RN or physical therapists.
    • Supervises the safety of memory-impaired and judgment-impaired clients.
    • Home maintenance, including but not limited to: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dishes, cleaning the bathroom, taking out garbage, dusting and picking up, and changing linens.
    • Laundry service, including washing, drying, ironing, and putting away.
    • Meal preparation according to diet instructions.  Makes meals attractive, balanced, and nutritious.
    • Assist with shopping and errands. (If preapproved by Lifespan)
    • Pet care, including feeding, assistance with veterinary care, maintenance of litter box, and grooming.
    • Plant care, watering of plants inside and outside, and other light gardening activities.
    • Assistance to the client with appropriate social/recreational activities.
    • Supervise clients in the taking of pre-dispensed medication.
    • Reports all changes in the client's condition to the Care Manager.
    • Understand and comply with agency policies regarding safety and infection control

     

    WORK HABITS:

    • Know and follow Lifespan policy.
    • Maintain client confidentiality.
    • Represent Lifespan in the community in a professional manner.
    • Understand boundaries and limits of professional relationships and roles with Lifespan.
    • Ability to independently track accepted schedule, to show up to shifts on time, and work hours of shifts as scheduled.
    • Ability to get along with coworkers and management and deal effectively and professionally under pressure.

     


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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) AM Shift
  • Hearts & Hands
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to perform restorative nursing procedures that maximize the resident's existing abilities, emphasize independence instead of de...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PM Shift
  • Hearts & Hands
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to perform restorative nursing procedures that maximize the resident's existing abilities, emphasize independence instead of de...
  • 22 Days Ago

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- AM-PM-NOC SHIFTS
  • Mariner Healthcare
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • SUMMARY Provides services and care for residents and patients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides personal care and services such as: a...
  • 16 Days Ago

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CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Santa Cruz Post-Acute
  • SNF Jobs
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Santa Cruz Post-Acute is a beautiful Newly Remodeled 135 bed facility seeking to hire a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants. Full Time - PM Shift (Shift Deferential) Full Time - NOC Shift (Shif...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Sponsored Nursing Assistant
  • Hearts & Hands
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in entering the Healthcare Field. Hearts & Hands is sponsoring 5 students who are interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assitants. The deadline to register is August 21, 2023. Mu...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Certified Nursing Assistant
  • QUALITY ELDERLY CARE
  • Milpitas, CA
  • Quality Elderly Care is Hiring Certified Nursing Assistant for Milpitas Nursing Facility. REGULAR Unit we pay $27 for AM...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Rehab Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Plum Tree Care Center
  • San Jose, CA
  • Description Position at Plum Tree Care Center Plum Tree Care Center, San JoseRehabilitation Aide/CNA $23- $27 with CNA o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant /Home Health Aide
  • Suncrest Hospice
  • Cupertino, CA
  • Why Suncrest: At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing except...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant /Home Health Aide
  • Suncrest Hospice
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Why Suncrest: At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing except...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Burlingame, CA
  • Now offering Daily Pay for select positions! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of qual...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nurse Assistant
  • ambercare
  • San Carlos, CA
  • Now offering Daily Pay for select positions! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of qual...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant /Home Health Aide
  • Suncrest Hospice
  • San Jose, CA
  • Why Suncrest At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing excepti...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNA $2,000 Sign On Bonus!
  • Vista Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
  • San Jose, CA
  • Description Position at Vista Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Vista Manor Nursing Center, San Jose Certified Nursi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to th...
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Income Estimation for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs
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Santa Cruz, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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