Certified Nursing Assistant -per diem

Nature and Scope

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for assisting patients with their daily activities. This may include bathing and dressing, taking vital signs, collecting information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and providers. The CNA answers patient calls.  They observe the patient for skin integrity changes, turn and reposition, and transfer patients to bed, chair or wheelchair. The CNA maintain cleanliness in the patient care area changing sheets and restocking supplies as needed. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA provides a support function to the nurse by coordinating special tasks and assisting where needed. They collaborate with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care. The CNA must demonstrate technical competence, excellent communication skills and sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family. They need to be compassionate and enjoy helping others. 

Location

We are located 1065 Bucks Lake Rd Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience. 

Compensation Range:

• $26.91 - $38.37 / hour

Job Status / Shift Information

• Per Diem, Non-benefited 
• Variable Shifts 

Qualifications

Education: 

• California Certification as a CNA
• CPR Certification,

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable.
• Team player.
• Efficient time management, excellent organizational skills, good assessment skills, quality focus, professional behavior, customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Service - Develop and maintain strong relationship by identifying, anticipating the meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of people we serve and people whom we serve. Views each interaction as unique opportunity to serve others.

• Communication-clearly, honestly, and respectfully presents ideas, information, and viewpoints both verbally and in writing and encourages others to do the same.  Listens actively and seeks to understand others; Listens carefully and attentively; responds to issues raised by others in a timely manner; keeps others informed about things that affect them.

• Always demonstrates a professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.

• Always demonstrates an effective, positive working relationship with patients, visitors and facility staff. 

• Demonstrates behavior that supports a culture based on innovation, openness, integrity, trust and mutual respect.

Benefits / Perks

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! Visit PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Careflight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name/Email:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

Salary : $27 - $38