Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care at Abarca Health

Eureka, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Long Term Care, Skilled NursingIndustries

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (paid training and SD state certification test provided if not certified)
No college degree required
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work evening shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm, every other weekend/holiday, 72 hours/2 weeks
Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily (reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities)

Responsibilities

Provide direct personal care and services to residents to meet physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and maintain/improve independent function
Assist residents with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers, repositioning, toileting, serving/collecting food trays, feeding, ambulation)
Answer call lights, ensure clean environment, transport patients, orient/reorient residents for safety
Perform vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight) and document concise, factual information
Assist with specific medical care activities per policy/procedure (e.g., restorative exercises, collecting specimens, assessing/documenting cares)
Provide feedback to nursing staff on resident status changes, pain management, and concerns
Restock supplies, maintain clean/safe work environment, perform cleaning procedures
Participate in emotional, educational, and spiritual support for residents and families
Comply with resident rights (confidentiality, privacy), report abuse or misappropriation of property
Follow policies/procedures for fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster, universal precautions, infection control, hazardous/chemical communication

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CNAPatient CareActivities of Daily LivingBathing AssistanceDressing AssistanceOral HygieneBed MakingPatient TransfersRepositioningToileting AssistanceFeeding AssistanceCall Light ResponsePatient TransportAmbulation Assistance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this CNA position?

The pay range is $18.75 - $24.50, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is there a sign-on bonus for this role?

Yes, there is a $2,500 sign-on bonus, which may be eligible and paid out over 24 months.

What is the work schedule and location for this position?

This is a full-time evening shift from 2:30pm-11:00pm at Eureka Health Care Center, every other weekend/holiday, 72 hours every 2 weeks.

Is CNA certification required, and what training is offered?

Certification is not required if you're not certified; the company provides paid on-the-job training and pays for the SD state certification test. No college degree is required.

What does a typical day look like for a CNA in this role?

You will provide direct personal care including assistance with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, vital signs, documenting care, and ensuring a clean environment while working alongside nursing staff.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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