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

Eureka, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Long Term Care, Skilled NursingIndustries

Requirements

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
High School or GED Equivalent (preferred)
Less than 1 year Related experience or training (preferred)
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work the hours specified (Part time, PRN, As Needed)

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers, repositioning, toileting, serving/collecting food trays, feeding, answering call lights, maintaining clean environment, transporting patients, assisting with ambulation, orienting/reorienting residents)
Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff
Performs vital signs measurements (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight) and documents concise, factual information on appropriate forms
Performs or assists with specific medical care activities per policy/procedure (e.g., restorative exercises, collecting specimens, assessing/documenting cares, providing feedback to nursing staff on patient status changes, pain management, concerns)
Assists with restocking supplies, maintaining work environment, and cleaning procedures
Participates in providing emotional, educational, and spiritual support for families
Complies with resident rights (confidentiality, privacy) and reports allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of property
Follows policies/procedures for fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control, hazardous/chemical communication
Maintains a clean and safe environment for residents, families, and staff

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Activities of Daily LivingVital SignsBlood PressurePatient HygienePatient TransferRepositioningToileting AssistanceFeeding AssistanceAmbulationSpecimen CollectionRestorative ExercisesPatient Documentation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Certified Nurse Assistant position?

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

Is this CNA position remote or onsite, and what is the work arrangement?

This is an onsite position at Eureka Health Care Center. It is part-time, PRN (as needed), with work shifts in the United States.

What are the essential qualifications or skills required for this CNA role?

The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform direct personal care tasks like assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, documentation, and following policies for safety and infection control. Certification as a Nurse Assistant is implied by the job title.

What is the team and work environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, working where you matter in a skilled nursing facility.

What makes a strong candidate for this CNA position?

Strong candidates have relevant experience as pay is dependent on it, can handle flexible PRN shifts as needed, and are skilled in providing compassionate direct care, vital signs, documentation, and ensuring resident safety in a long-term care setting.

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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