Certified Nursing Assistant Nights Brea, SAU

Certified Nursing Assistant – SAU (Kindred)

At Scion Health, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and questioning. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

• Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care, emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient and applying binder or anti‑embolus stockings, performing bed baths, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning in the patient room, and maintaining a tidy environment.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake/output measurements accurately; documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers, ensuring all necessary equipment is present.
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients, with special consideration to cleanliness, ventilation and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Assists with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds appropriately.
• Releases, removes, and reapplies restraints to patient under the direction of an RN.
• Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assists RN and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in a timely manner.
• Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening mild containers, cutting food for patient.
• Assists patients with range‑of‑motion exercises and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
• Conducts responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and professional standards.
• Documents via electronic health record.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected patient’s plans of care.
• Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and facility staff.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0‑10%.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.79/Hour

Scion Health has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• CPR certification required.

• Six months experience in a long‑term care environment preferred.