Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
Description
We are seeking a PM and AM on call casual CNA to join our growing team. You will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to carrying out resident activities of daily living. If you enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this role may be for you!
What You Will Do:
- Takes and records vital signs and conditions such as weight, height and skin condition.
- Assists with details such as listing clothing and valuables, making introductions and helping with admissions and discharges.
- Assists residents in hygiene and grooming including baths, hair care, oral hygiene and skin care.
- Collects urine and stool specimens.
- Performs perineal care.
- Assists residents with feeding. Charts intake of food and fluids.
- Changes bed linens; cares for personal laundry.
- Maintains a variety of basic reports and charts residents' ADL daily; gives report to licensed personnel prior to shift change.
- Escorts patients to and from appointments or trips as needed.
- Lifts, transfers and ambulates patients by using proper lifting and resident safety techniques.
- Reports all sudden changes to licensed staff immediately.
- Provides backup for Unit Coordinator as assigned.
- Assists Activities Department as assigned.
- Completes mandatory online training.
- May handle and administer medications ensuring compliance with Sequoia Living policies and procedures.
- Counts controlled substances with another Med Tech or Nurse at the beginning and end of the shift.
- Ensures controlled substances are kept under double lock at all times.
- Performs other work as assigned
Why Work Here:
- $27.34 - $32.13/hr
- We have medical and dental coverage or pay a cash stipend if you are covered on another plan. Life Insurance, Emergency Relief Fund, Flexible Spending Account, 18 PTO, 8 Holidays, 6 days per year available to provide pay when on an approved Leave of Absence and much more for individuals who work 30+hrs/week!
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Employee Referral Award, Employee Recognition Programs, Sign On Bonus.
- Sign on bonus of $3,000 if hired for a PT or FT CNA position.
- We offer on the job training and professional development opportunities. Scholarships too! We offer tuition and/or fee assistance for qualified programs.
- Covid protocols in place to keep everyone safe.
- Competitive wages and growth opportunities.
Who You Are:
- You enjoy working with people and have exceptional interpersonal skills. You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding. You enjoy variety in your day and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited training course for Nurse Aide certification. Current CNA certification. Current CPR and First Aid certifications for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Must have current CA RCFE Medication Technician certification to be eligible to perform Med Tech duties.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with stimulating, joyful living environments and services that support and enrich their lives. Throughout our six decades as a nonprofit serving Bay Area seniors, we’ve learned the importance of connection and collaboration when it comes to providing resources for healthy aging. From our Life Plan Community to safe affordable housing, engaging senior centers, and a purpose-filled volunteer program, we provide friendly environments where people can explore and discover what it means to grow stronger, wiser, and more joyful.
Sequoia Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sequoia Living will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.