Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Northridge, California

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care and support to patients? We invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve! About the Role :

Patient Report & Hand-off : Receive a thorough patient report from the outgoing CNA at the beginning of each shift to ensure continuity of care.

Conduct hourly rounds to check on patients, monitor vital signs (as directed and trained), update whiteboard information, and address immediate patient needs.

Assist patients with ambulation, including helping them move to a recliner, walk to the bathroom, or navigate the hallway. Safely assist discharged patients to their vehicles.

Assist with hygiene needs, including full bed baths, assisted bed baths, and providing supplies for ambulatory patients.

Assist nurses with various procedures, such as tube insertions (NG tube, rectal tube, catheter), by providing support, supplies, and clean-up assistance.

Change bed linens, check patients' weight, and perform other assigned tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable environment.

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements :

• At least one (1) year experience as a Nursing Assistant required.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.
• Current California Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current AHA BLS card required.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.
• LA Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.

Where You'll Work :

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award-winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit monspirit.careers / benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.