Downey Care Center Center in Downey, CA  is looking for experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to be part of their team.  In anticipation of the new staffing requirements for July 2018, we are excited to start adding motivated new nurses to our team now!!  We are Families serving Families and our nurses are a valued piece of that vision.

Downey Care Center is a member of Covenant Care, and our “family” includes over 8,500 professionals in 7 states running 55 skilled nursing facilities, 4 residential care facilities, a therapy services company, and a home health company.  Managing risk has been critical to our success in the dynamic long-term care industry.  We have a strong commitment to providing our residents with excellent care and service in a pleasant, comfortable setting.

We have an opening for a CNA on Days, Evenings and Nights shift so we can offer flexibility based on your preferences.  Our CNAs do work a 4 day on / 2 day off rotation.   

Important qualties we look for in our CNAs:

• Pride in providig top quality care for your patients.
• Love serving residents and buliding relationships with their family as well.
• Strong desire to treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Passion to be in a team that works together and supports each other.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The primary purpose of this position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

KEY JOB FUNCTION:

• Maintain and use current, appropriate clinical knowledge of all required nursing policies and procedures.

• Provide the clinical and support services needed to meet all physical and psycho-social needs of the residents and patients.

  Know and follow the law and company policy about promptly reporting accidents/incidents, injury, or suspected abuse.
• Provide support and assistance with grooming, including shower as scheduled, oral care, hair care and nail care.
• Provide patient and resident summary of condition at change of shift.
• Proper use of techniques and equipment to ensure safe movement of patient/resident and prevent employee injury.
• Notifies charge nurse/supervisor of significant changes in condition or concerns promptly including but not limited to: Resident incidents, safety concerns, skin changes, equipment malfunction, and resident health/status change.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification in accordance with California law.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility or department which may include a medical and physical examination.

• Able to maintain reliable attendance
• Ability to maintain an awesome attitude
• Ability to be flexible based on patient needs