Certified Nurses Assistant II in Anaheim, California at Community SeniorServ Inc

Location: Anaheim, CA

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Hourly Range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour (Hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience)

Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) to join our team. Reporting to the Program Director and working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), the CNA will provide healthcare services and assistance to participants at our Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing great client care.
• Greet clients and maintain daily sign-in sheets. Assists with record keeping pertaining to clients.
• Answering client’s needs and determining how best to assist them.
• Providing physical support for clients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including - toileting, walking, standing, exercising and transferring.
• Ensure clients receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output; reporting changes to LVN and/or Registered Nurse.
• Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
• Examine clients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Note observations of client behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms and report to nurses.
• Immediately reports to LVN and/or RN any signs or symptoms of client illness or other concerns regarding their health status.
• Assist in serving lunch and snacks, including seating, feeding, cutting food, etc.
• Assist with group exercises under supervision of RN.
• Assist with recreational activities, playing games, conversation, etc.
• Assists clients with getting on/off transportation vehicle and document arrival and departure times.
• Document of all aspects of the nursing care services according to program practice standards.
• Performs other tasks as requested under supervision and within scope of abilities.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Must have active State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Must have current certification in CPR and first aid training.
• Must pass post-offer physical examinations and obtain tuberculosis clearance.
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have great communication skills.
• Proficient in computer use on a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office.
• Time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Bilingual a plus: Spanish.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Lifting and moving participants and must be able to assist participants with limited mobility, which may involve lifting, supporting, or transferring them to different positions or equipment
• The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, often moving between different areas and equipment within the facility.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching to assist participants, adjust equipment, or prepare work areas.
• Frequent interaction with participants, regularly engage with participants, which may involve physical contact, to assist them with exercises and movement.
• Constantly moves, transports, and positions clients weighing up to 75 pounds.

Meals on Wheels Orange County is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.