Certified Nursing Assistant (On-Call) - SC/ Alegria-11-205

Position Summary

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