Certified nursing assistant ft

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Certified nursing assistant ft

Quick overview

Provide direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and monitoring of vital signs and behavioral status. Document patient observations and report changes in physical or mental status to the nursing staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a valid CNA certification and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. A minimum of two years of experience as a CNA with specific Med/Surg experience and COVID-19 vaccination are required.

professional certificateEmergency ResponseBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringDirect Patient CarePatient DocumentationPatient ObservationPersonal Hygiene CareAmbulation AssistanceFoley CareBehavioral Crisis InterventionMed/Surg NursingClinical Precepting

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant

Place of Performance: Palo Alto, CA

A-Team Solutions is seeking (5) CNA's for full time positions, day and evening shift, for the VA in Palo Alto, CA 2
Day Shift and 3 Evening Shift Currently Available

Certified Nursing Assistant
Provide direct patient care and/or close observation of patients. Document on

patient's observation flow sheet as directed by RN to document patient behavior, Activity of Daily Living, and physical care every tour. Documentation requirements can occur every 15 minutes as delegated by the nurse or charge nurse.
Delivery of direct patient care to include personal hygiene care (bathing, dressing,

toileting), assistance with meals, lifting and moving, and assistance with ambulation.
Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical

and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse, to include, but not limited to taking measures, records and reports weight, height, vital signs, intake and output, foley care, collecting urine, stool and sputum tests, set up and monitor wall and tank oxygen, continuous and intermittent suction, collects and assembles chest suction equipment.
Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team,

and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new CNAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.
Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and

intervene while waiting for assistance. For example, recognizing need for basic life support, preventing falls, controlling bleeding, and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.
Report changes in mental or physical status immediately to assigned nurse/charge

nurse

Requirements: Must have valid/unrestricted CNA certification

Must have BLS ( American Heart)

Benefits

Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
401k With Employer Match
Fsa