Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location: Veterans Administration, Palo Alto Medical Center
VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 or 4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550
Job Description
As a Certified Nursing Assistant for Capital i, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional and benevolent patient care. You will work closely with the healthcare team caring for patients on-site at the Veterans Administration. We are seeking compassionate and determined professionals who are devoted to improving the health and well-being of our veterans.
Duties
- Assisting Veterans with activities of daily living
- Attend all meetings - staff and quality improvement
- Turning or moving patients to ensure comfort and prevent bedsores.
- Gathering medical supplies and ensuring they are readily available for patient care.
- Assisting patients with bathing and maintaining personal hygiene.
- Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving, and other personal care activities.
- Feeding patients according to their dietary needs and documenting food and liquid intake.
- Monitoring patient conditions and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.
- Responding promptly to patient calls and addressing their needs with empathy and professionalism.
- Documenting patient information accurately and maintaining confidentiality.
- Cleaning patient rooms, changing bed linens, and ensuring a sanitary environment.
- Stocking supplies and maintaining inventory levels to support efficient patient care.
- Assisting healthcare professionals with medical procedures as directed.
- Following safety procedures to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of patients and staff.
- Transporting patients to various locations within the medical center as needed.
- Providing basic wound care under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers.
Minimum Requirements
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the State Department of Consumer Affairs.
- Current certification in CPR by an American Health Association Vendor.
- Current BLS certification. (Basic Life Support)
- A minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.
- Professional References Required (3)
Shift Information
40 hours per week guaranteed. 5 Shift Days
VA Business Hours: Multiple Shifts to include: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Capital i Benefits
- Medical insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid PTO
- Paid Federal Holidays
Capital I, LLC is a privately-owned solutions company advancing Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) through the provision of innovative leadership, expert consulting, and superior staffing solutions. We are laser-focused on providing premier sourcing for the federal government by reducing healthcare costs, promoting patient safety, and boosting efficiencies throughout the DoD-Department of Defense, the VA- Veterans Administration and private healthcare sectors.
*Capital I, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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