Certified Nursing Assistant

Contra Costa Health • Full-time • Martinez, California, United States • $46,161 - $56,109 / year • 3m ago

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:

5% on July 1, 2025

Why join Contra Costa County Health Services?

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Certified Nursing Assistants to assist licensed nursing staff in performing routine tasks in the care and treatment of patients in multiple units within the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, CA.

Certified Nursing Assistants assist patients with feeding, ambulating, grooming, dressing and other activities of daily living. Additional duties include transporting patients to appointments; taking and recording vital signs; obtaining stool and urine specimens; and other required patient care activities. You will be an important part of the care our patients receive on a daily basis.

We are looking for someone who:Has excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work effectively and efficiently
Demonstrates the ability to adapt easily to varied and changing priorities
Has a strong attention to detail
Exercises good judgment in the observation of medical and behavioral symptoms
Works well as a team member with nursing, ancillary and mental health professionals
Follows oral and written directions
Communicates clearly, verbally and in writing
Acknowledge and respect cultural and linguistic differences of the County's diverse population

What you will typically be responsible for:

Perform physical tasks using appropriate body mechanics and a reasonable degree of physical exertion
Assisting patients with activities of daily living
Assists in maintaining a clean safe environment for the patient
Monitors and assists in providing dietary requirements of patients
Providing close observation of patients and the documentation of these observations
Reports observations to the RN or team Leader or Charge Nurse
Transportation of patients both within the hospital and to appointments outside the hospital

A few reasons you might love this job:

You will have an opportunity to make a positive difference in patients' lives
As an integrated system, Contra Costa County Health Services offers and presents multiple opportunities to grow professionally.
You may develop more knowledge and skills due to the different scenarios you will encounter and the education and training that will be provided
You will be an integral part of a team to create optimal health for all
There is a great retirement plan and health benefits for you and your family

A few challenges you might face in this job:

You may need to reprioritize your tasks based on the ongoing needs of your assignment
You will need to adapt and adjust to the work environment
You may care for patients whose behaviors can be challenging due to medical or mental health issues
You may receive direction and communication from multiple staff members to process and prioritize daily assignments

Competencies Required:

Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions
Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

To read the complete job description, please click here. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain active for 6 months.

Certificates: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.

Within six (6) months of hire must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center approved Crisis Management and Prevention Certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must submit a copy of their CNA certification and their current CPR or BLS certificate at the time of application. Applications without the required documentation will not be accepted.

Application Filing: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Applications without the required license/certifications attached will not be accepted.
Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to this position, and will be used to rank candidates on the resulting eligible list. (Weighted 100%)

Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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