Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

We are a 99-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of North Hollywood, CA. Urgently hiring for compasionate Certified Nursing Assistants for all shfts, partime and fulltime positions avaialble.  POSITION SUMMARY     The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with the residents assessment plan, with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility, and as directed by your supervisors.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES              Answering call lights            Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy            Making residents comfortable (putting them in bed, bringing them water, etc.)            Assisting in feeding residents (by cutting their food and spoon feeding if needed)            Helping residents with their daily grooming, shower or sponge bath            Proper lifting and transitioning residents from wheelchair to bed, bed to chair, etc.            Helping residents, sit, stand and walk            Transporting residents to dining area (for meals and activities) and returning them to their room            Timely reporting of change in residents condition to the Nurse Supervisor            Protecting each residents file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards            Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords            Following Infection and Control policies            Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately          Other duties as assigned     Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.     REQUIREMENTS     Education / Licensure            High school diploma or GED          Completion CNA training from accredited school          Valid CNA certificate number     Qualifications / Experience             Some experience helpful, will provide training           Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language          Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data      Working Conditions              May encounter frequent interruptions            May be involved with residents, family and government agencies            May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times            Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)            May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants            May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses            May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals     Physical Requirements             Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day          Working throughout the nursing areas          Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance          Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels      INDVAL