Job Description

About Us:
At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.

Why Join Us:

• Employer sponsored dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment.
• Generous Wellness Benefit providing annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.
• Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Supportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.
• Competitive Compensation: $23 - 25/hr hourly
• Schedule: 7AM - 7:30PM; 3 Days a Week

VNA Health is looking for compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join our team at our beautiful Serenity House. The Inpatient CNA is a member of the Hospice Team who works under the supervisions of the Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide personal care and various services for patients at the end of life. The Inpatient CNA is responsible for carrying out the duties assigned in order to increase the patient’s level of comfort and to maintain personal hygiene and a safe, healthy environment for the patient.

Job Duties:

• Provide personal care as directed by the hospice nurse.  Completes each patient’s care as delineated in the CNA Care Plan. Rounds on patients every two hours.
• Provide environmental services as needed, maintain a safe and clean environment through care of the patient’s room and personal equipment
• Provide nutritional services to patients
• Maintain record of daily activity
• Assist patient/family/caregiver in dealing with terminal care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings, in-services and skills training to ensure compliance with JCAHO and CLHF regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current and active California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year experience in hospital or nursing home setting preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, frail and impaired.  Understands philosophy of hospice care and needs of the terminally ill.
• Utilizes proper ergonomics and body mechanic techniques.
• Basic working knowledge and skills of computers (evaluation requirement).
• Reliable transportation.

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to lift arms above head
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs
• Ability to transfer 50 lbs
• Ability to stoop, bend, and squat
• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
• Ability to walk one mile
• Ability to sit for one hour, minimum
• Visual acuity and audio acuity

Apply today to be considered for our Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Inpatient role or email recruiter@vna.health with your resume.