Certified Nursing Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

h2Compensation/h2 pemstrongC.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./strong/em/p p /p pemstrongSalary Range: $22.05 - $27.90 per hour/strong/em/p p /p pemThe 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. /ememIf you are viewing this posting on a job site, please visit our company page and search for the opportunity to view the pay range: https://careers-mycmh.icims.com/jobs/em/p pemPay 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./em/p h2Responsibilities/h2 pstrongYour Nursing Career Starts with CMH! Apply Today!/strong/p p /p pemstrongNew grads are welcome to apply!/strong/em/p p /p pThis 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./p p /p pstrongEssential Functions and Responsibilities:/strong/p p1. Assists with resident/patient care needs and comforts including but not limited to:/p ul liAssists or gives oral hygiene and mouth care./li liAssists with bathing functions and dressing/undressing as necessary./li liAssists with nail care, shaving and hair care./li liAssists with lifting, turning, positioning and transporting residents./li liMakes both occupied and unoccupied bed (as assigned)./li liKeeps residents/patients dry (i.e. change gown, clothing, linen, etc.) when they become soiled or wet./li liAssists resident/patient with bowel or bladder functions./li liChecks resident/patients frequently to assure that their personal care needs are being met./li /ul p2. Assists with nursing functions as follows:/p ul liMeasures and records vital signs./li liWeighs and measures residents/patients./li liCollects Specimens (i.e. urine, stool, sputum)/li liPrepares and gives enemas./li liProvides daily indwelling catheter care./li liPerforms diabetic urine testing./li liTurns bedfast residents/patients at least every two hours./li liProvides daily range of motion exercises./li liAssists with care of dying residents./li liMaintains accurate intake and output records./li liNoting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses./li /ul p3. Performs food service functions including:/p ul liPrepares resident/patients for meals (i.e. take to bathroom, wash hands, oral care, take to and from dining room, etc.)./li liServes food trays. Assists with feeding as indicated./li liRecords the residents/patients food fluid intake./li liServes between meal and bedtime snacks./li liKeeps resident’s/patient’s water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift./li liPerforms after meal care (i.e. clean residents/patients hands, face, clothing, brush teeth, take to bathroom, etc.)./li liNotes and reports changes in resident/patient eating habits, especially those on diabetic diet./li liAssists with keeping nursing and resident/patient care area neat, sanitary and orderly./li liFloats to the OVCH Acute Care Facility four (4) times each year./li liAppropriately records and charges for supplies./li liPerforms other duties as assigned./li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 pstrongRequired: /strong/p ul liCurrent Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification./li liCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification./li /ul pstronguPreferred:/u/strong/p ul liHigh school Diploma or equivalent (GED)./li liSix (6) months of CNA experience performing Nursing/Patient Care duties in an acute care setting or skilled nursing facility./li /ul h2Overview/h2 pstrongWhen it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!/strong/p p /p p/p p /p pCommunity 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./p p /p pCommunity 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! /p p /p p /p pstrongCommunity Memorial Health System Benefits/strong/p pTo 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./p p /p ul liCompetitive Pay/li liShift Differentials/li liIn-House Registry Rates/li liFidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan/li liPaid Time Off/li liMedical (EPO/PPO), Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage/li liVoluntary Worksite Benefits/li liEmployee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)/li liTuition Reimbursement /li liPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)/li liRecognition programs/li liEmployee service recognition events/li liHome, Retail, Travel Entertainment Discounts/li liNational Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations/li /ul pstrong“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”/strong/p