Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Extended Care at Tenet Healthcare Corporation, Joshua Tree, CA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Extended Care at Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Joshua Tree, CA. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Hours : 7:00am to 7:30pm, every other weekend is required.

Provides basic nursing care to residents, under direct supervision.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, SAO2, respiration pulse, pain and weight, and I&O’s.
• Provides personal care assistance to residents, including bathing, oral care, shaving, dressing, eating, bed pans, and transportation.
• Maintains resident documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and unit care data.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to resident comfort and privacy.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as requested. Attends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field.

Physical Demands:

• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Lifts, positions and/or transfers residents.
• Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs).
• Occasional prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasionally lift supplies/equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Contact with residents under a wide variety of circumstances.
• May be exposed to infections/contagious diseases.\
• Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

• High School graduate
• Current CA CNA license
• CPR Certificate