Certified Nursing Assistant jobs at Community Memorial Health System - 2760 jobs

Compensation C.N.A.s working at the Continuing Care Center receive generous shift differentials, ranging from an additional $1.00/hr - $5.00/hr in addition to their base pay rate. Apply to learn more about total compensation. Salary Range: $22.50 - $30.20 per hour The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range. If you are viewing this posting on a job site, please visit our company page and search for the opportunity to view the pay range: ************************************ Pay for PRN positions is calculated differently than Full-Time, Regular Part-Time, and Part-Time positions. PRN Rates depend on the position and other factors, including years of experience, or shift commitment according to the department policy. PRN differential is added in certain positions. Responsibilities Your Nursing Career Starts with CMH! Apply Today! New grads are welcome to apply! This position performs resident/patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of residents/patients as assigned. Assists in providing a positive physical, social, and psychological environment. The CNA II relates positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/patients, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Successful incumbents have fast and adaptive problem-solving skills who value collaboration and teamwork. This position has an in-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations and is comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Assists with resident/patient care needs and comforts including but not limited to: * Assists or gives oral hygiene and mouth care. * Assists with bathing functions and dressing/undressing as necessary. * Assists with nail care, shaving and hair care. * Assists with lifting, turning, positioning and transporting residents. * Makes both occupied and unoccupied bed (as assigned). * Keeps residents/patients dry (i.e. change gown, clothing, linen, etc.) when they become soiled or wet. * Assists resident/patient with bowel or bladder functions. * Checks resident/patients frequently to assure that their personal care needs are being met. 2. Assists with nursing functions as follows: * Measures and records vital signs. * Weighs and measures residents/patients. * Collects Specimens (i.e. urine, stool, sputum) * Prepares and gives enemas. * Provides daily indwelling catheter care. * Performs diabetic urine testing. * Turns bedfast residents/patients at least every two hours. * Provides daily range of motion exercises. * Assists with care of dying residents. * Maintains accurate intake and output records. * Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. 3. Performs food service functions including: * Prepares resident/patients for meals (i.e. take to bathroom, wash hands, oral care, take to and from dining room, etc.). * Serves food trays. Assists with feeding as indicated. * Records the residents/patients food fluid intake. * Serves between meal and bedtime snacks. * Keeps resident's/patient's water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift. * Performs after meal care (i.e. clean residents/patients hands, face, clothing, brush teeth, take to bathroom, etc.). * Notes and reports changes in resident/patient eating habits, especially those on diabetic diet. * Assists with keeping nursing and resident/patient care area neat, sanitary and orderly. * Floats to the OVCH Acute Care Facility four (4) times each year. * Appropriately records and charges for supplies. * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: * Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred: * High school Diploma or equivalent (GED). * Six (6) months of CNA experience performing Nursing/Patient Care duties in an acute care setting or skilled nursing facility. Overview When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star! Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve. Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction! Community Memorial Health System Benefits To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Health System (CMHS) takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That's why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family's health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMHS has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMHS is here for you and your family every step of the way. * Competitive Pay * Shift Differentials * In-House Registry Rates * Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan * Paid Time Off * Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage * Voluntary Worksite Benefits * Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP) * Tuition Reimbursement * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) * Recognition programs * Employee service recognition events * Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts * National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations "We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer"