Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Summary

Entry level position provides supervision and supportive services to clients in regards to program and daily living activities. Reports to Residential Services Coordinator.

Qualifications

CNA License Required. High school diploma or equivalent; pursuing education/certification as a drug and alcohol counselor and/or the equivalent of two years experience. Valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurance coverage; current CPR and First Aid certificates. Professional appearance and pleasant mannerism. Must pass criminal background check.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all charting and other records as required by IVRS, County, State and all other pertinent local agencies.
• Comply with client’s close watch schedules and document as required.
• Make medications available to clients and maintain medication logs and records.
• Problem solving.
• Communicate any significant findings with medical director/program coordinator.
• Basic nursing procedures within licensure scope of practice including, but not limited to, monitoring clients’ health, checking client vital signs, and performing necessary health assessments.
• All other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by management.
• Conduct urinalysis testing when necessary.
• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain compassion, empathy, and professionalism toward clients; their family members and/or significant others at all times.
• Attend all required agency staff and training meetings.
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
• Ensure the highest level of service is provided to the people we serve.
• Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with federal guidelines, including HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to staff Codes of Ethics and Conduct.
• Adhere to policies and procedures set forth for agency.
• Adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by IVRS.
• Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards governing all services provided by IVRS.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators and fax machines.
• Must be able to prepare correspondence.
• Must be able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be able to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Job Type

Job Type: Full-time

Pay

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting

• Inpatient
• Medical office

Supplemental Pay

• Differential pay

Education

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

Experience: Patient monitoring: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

License/Certification: CPR Certification (Required)

Shift availability

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location

Work Location: In person