Mercy Retirement and Care - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

$24 to $26  Hourly DOE 

Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults?

Mercy Retirement & Care Center has been at the forefront of senior care for more than 150 years. Situated on our lush campus in Oakland, we provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of healthcare needs. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do. 

Our CNA:

• Provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the direction of an RN or LVN.


• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including providing for personal care and comfort.


• Provides general nursing care such as positioning residents, lifting and turning residents, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan or commode, and ambulating the residents.


• Provides morning and/or evening care, which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing residents, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.


• Monitors residents on ongoing basis for condition or behavior and unusual incidents and reports to RN or LVN.


• Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents.

What you need to succeed: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.


• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.


• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.


• Must have CNA Certification in the state of California.


• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.


• Minimum of six months in long term care, home care or related field preferred.
  


• Ability to interact with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable, professional and friendly manner.
  


• Must possess effective English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural environment. 

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Retirement plans


• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans


• Flexible spending


• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.


• ++much more

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”