Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care and supervision of residents and observes and reports resident conditions to the Individual Service Plan Team.

Essential Functions

• Provide compassionate and safe care for all Alegria residents.
• Respond to clients needs promptly, professionally, and with courtesy.
• Provide care and supervision to residents as indicated in their Individual Service Plan including assistance with monitoring vital signs.
• Record signs and symptoms of illness and ambulation
• Recognize the need for assistance and or medical intervention, and take action when necessary.
• Monitor resident’s vitals, call the physician, call 911 or send to ER via taxi or ambulance as needed.
• Follow all Alegria policies and procedures.
• Directly observe resident taking their medication, follow medication policy and report procedure problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Weigh designated residents weekly and all others once a month; report significant weight changes to Registered Nurse.
• Complete end-of-shift report of residents and house activity to the oncoming shift and management staff.
• Monitor the house and residents, make rounds at least every hour and more often if necessary.
• Document in shift report positive and negative observations and interactions.
• Document in shift report any unusual occurrences, incidents, and injuries.
• Ensure that resident’s rooms are neat and clean and that hallways are free of obstacles and other safety hazards.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations and monitor residents for potential risk of suicide, depression or illness.
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
• Attend all staff meetings, training courses and workshops.
• Maintain positive working relations with residents, staff, volunteers, Salvation Army representatives, and representatives from other agencies.
• Demonstrate self-direction and initiative in prioritizing, organizing and completing job responsibilities.
• Collect urine accurately for drug testing as directed and as necessary.
• Answer phones in courteous and professional manner. Take accurate and complete messages, relay messages to residents in prompt and accurate manner
• Provide assistance to residents with housekeeping and laundry when needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education or the equivalent.
• California Home Health Aid or Nursing Assistant
• Basic information on blood borne infection and universal precautions including the use of protective devices.
• Must pass criminal background check
• BCLS and Red Cross Certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be culturally sensitive and non-judgmental
• Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS
• Basic knowledge of the care needs of HIV individuals.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner.
• CPR/First Aid Certification