Certified Nursing Assistant

Why join Contra Costa County Health Services?

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Certified Nursing Assistants to assist licensed nursing staff in performing routine tasks in the care and treatment of patients in multiple units within the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, CA.

Certified Nursing Assistants assist patients with feeding, ambulating, grooming, dressing and other activities of daily living. Additional duties include transporting patients to appointments; taking and recording vital signs; obtaining stool and urine specimens; and other required patient care activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt easily to varied and changing priorities
• Has a strong attention to detail
• Exercises good judgment in the observation of medical and behavioral symptoms
• Works well as a team member with nursing, ancillary and mental health professionals
• Follows oral and written directions
• Communicates clearly, verbally and in writing
• Acknowledge and respect cultural and linguistic differences of the County's diverse population

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Perform physical tasks using appropriate body mechanics and a reasonable degree of physical exertion
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Assists in maintaining a clean safe environment for the patient
• Monitors and assists in providing dietary requirements of patients
• Providing close observation of patients and the documentation of these observations
• Reports observations to the RN or team Leader or Charge Nurse
• Transportation of patients both within the hospital and to appointments outside the hospital

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have an opportunity to make a positive difference in patients' lives
• As an integrated system, Contra Costa County Health Services offers and presents multiple opportunities to grow professionally.
• You may develop more knowledge and skills due to the different scenarios you will encounter and the education and training that will be provided
• You will be an integral part of a team to create optimal health for all
• There is a great retirement plan and health benefits for you and your family

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may need to reprioritize your tasks based on the ongoing needs of your assignment
• You will need to adapt and adjust to the work environment
• You may care for patients whose behaviors can be challenging due to medical or mental health issues
• You may receive direction and communication from multiple staff members to process and prioritize daily assignments

Competencies

Required:

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

Certificates:
Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.

Contra Costa County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.