CNA, MST Full-time Nights

POSITION SUMMARY

DEFINITION

Under general direction from Nursing Manager, and/or RN/LVN assists, professional nursing personnel in providing resident care in assigned area.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Experience

Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility/Sub-Acute unit required.


Licensure/Certification

Possession of an appropriate, valid California certificate for nursing assistant.

BLS certification through AHA.


KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES



Ability to:

Understand and follow verbal and written directions.

Learn the terminology of parts and supplies associated with area of assignment.

Learn quickly the specific operations of a medical treatment unit.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.

Work effectively under stress and in emergency situations

Keep simple records.

Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgement/action which could result in undesirable resident outcomes.


AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETANCY (if applicable)

Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her assigned unit.