Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care
Location: Reseda, CA
Start Date: 12-20-2025
End Date: 12-31-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Day and night shifts, rotating; exact start/end times determined by facility schedule (coverage includes both day and night shifts)
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate basic nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living to acute care patients
- Monitor patient status and report changes to nursing staff promptly
- Assist with safe patient transfers, mobility, and positioning
- Follow care plans, infection control procedures, and facility policies consistently
- Complete accurate documentation and facility-specific skills checklists
- Support a calm, therapeutic environment — especially when working with inpatient psychiatry patients
- Participate in orientation and training to maintain required competencies
Qualifications
- Current CNA certification required; submit verification with application
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an acute care setting
- Experience in inpatient psychiatry preferred
- Ability to complete facility-specific skills checklist prior to shift
- Reliable, professional, and patient-focused with strong communication skills
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CNA certification (required)
- BLS certification (required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient safety, infection control, and basic clinical procedures
- Documentation best practices and accurate charting
- Safe patient handling and transfer techniques
- Ability to recognize and escalate clinical concerns
- Comfort working in acute care and behavioral health environments
- Team collaboration and effective communication with multidisciplinary staff
Benefits
- Supportive team that values your skills and growth
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
- Paid Time Off to recharge and stay well
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
- Structured orientation a few hours prior to your first shift to set you up for success
- Opportunities for skill development and cross-training in acute and inpatient psychiatry settings
- A collaborative workplace where your compassionate care makes a real difference
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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