Certified Nursing Assistant – Substance Abuse Detox Residential Program

DAY SHIFT - 7am to 3:30pm

Location: Downtown LA - 90013

Setting: Residential Treatment Facility - Substance Abuse 

Assignment Type: Long Term Temp

Schedule: 

Clinic open 7 days a week - you can choose days.

Day Shift: 7am - 3:30pm

Pay: $23-$25/hour

Parking: Employee parking and company shuttle service provided to residential facility.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Program Director, the Certified Nurse Assistant has the responsibility to engage with patients and to assist in delivering personalized attention and support to patients living at the Cecil Safe Landing Program. The CNA will help patients with navigating around the site or community, eating, dressing, and bathing as needed. This role works in close collaboration with the patient care team, further enriching the well-being of our patients and contributing to the positive ambiance and exceptional level of care maintained throughout our facility.

Your clinical expertise, leadership, and compassionate approach will promote the health and well-being of our clients/residents, empowering them on their journey toward stability and renewed hope. 

Program Population:  The SUD Residential Program is a facility in the Skid Row area, serving a diverse and vulnerable population. Some of these individuals may experience mental health and substance abuse issues, which can occasionally result in behaviors such as yelling, using strong language, and displaying anger outbursts. The core responsibility of each staff member is to support clients in overcoming obstacles and improving their coping mechanisms.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Observes and documents patient response to care.


• Reports and records observations of patient conditions. 


• Monitor client ability to care for bed pans, urinals, commodes, and empty urine collection bags.


• Assists with patient navigation around the facility for meals, rehabilitative and recreational activities, laundry, and to vans for community appointments. 


• Assists with meals as needed.


• Assists patients with hygiene and grooming activities.


• Assist partners within the client care team to support client health and safety.


• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalence


• Licensed as Certified Nurse Assistant in accordance with the laws of the State of California


• Minimum one-year experience in a health care setting.


• Must possess a caring and compassionate demeanor.


• Proficiency in working with diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds among clients, patients, and staff.


• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus