Certified Nursing Assistant NIGHTS - Los Angeles, United States - Mission Community Hospital

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    Job Summary: We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) nights, to join our growing team.
    The right candidate will have a strong background in healthcare.
    The day-to-day duties of this role include planning and preparing meals, helping clients with mobility around or outside of the house, and providing personal hygiene assistance. BENEFITS Responsibilities
    • Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
    • Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
    • Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
    • Assist with physical therapy exercises
    • Report any unusual incidents to the RN, and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
    • Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary
    Qualifications
    • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
    • Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
    • Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
    • Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
    • Supportive and compassionate
    • High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
    • Take pride in providing high quality care
    • Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)
    We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.