Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center is a locked psychiatric facility. We are currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's) for our residential mental health treatment program for men and women. Job Responsibilities: Provide patient care under direction of nursing staff Complete daily assigned tasks Assist in the transport of patients Assist with supervising visits for patients Provide companionship and basic care to patients Maintain a clean and healthy environment Qualifications / Essential Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills., Familiarity with medical terminology. Basic computer skills. Good time management skills. Ability to work as a “Team Player”. Must uphold and maintain professional behavior at all times. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Dependability and good work ethics. Ability to build a rapport with the residents while consistently treating them with dignity and respect. Experience in mental health and substance abuse populations preferred but not required. Ability to work with patients in a manner that is productive and coincides with patient treatment goals. Education: High School Diploma or its equivalent. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate (must be current & in good standing) Schedule 7:00AM-3:00PM on a rotating schedule: 4 days on, 2 days off 3:00PM-11:00PM on a rotating schedule: 4 days on, 2 days off 11:00PM-7:00AM on a rotating schedule: 4 days on, 2 days off For those who are both interested and qualified please send us your current resume for review! Sylmar Health & Rehabilitation Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.