Certified Nursing Assistant - Geriatric Psychiatry
Location: Reseda, CA
Shift Type: Rotating shifts covering day and night (specific start/end times not provided)
Candidate Pay Rate: $31 - $21.7 per hour
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 direct care to geriatric psychiatric patients, supporting dignity and comfort
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility
- Monitor patient safety and behavior, promptly reporting changes to nursing and clinical staff
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate patient observations and documentation to support continuity of care
- Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and patient privacy standards at all times
- Support de-escalation and safe patient engagement strategies appropriate for inpatient psychiatry
Qualifications
- Active CNA Certification (California) - required
- Active BLS certification - required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting
- Inpatient psychiatry experience - preferred
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient safety
- Ability to work rotating day and night shifts
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of geriatric patient needs and common psychiatric presentations
- Comfort working in an inpatient psychiatric environment
- Strong patient observation and reporting skills
- Basic nursing procedures and safe patient handling
- Good teamwork, communication, and situational awareness
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling so you can work when it fits your life
- Work with a supportive geri-psych team that values YOU
- Meaningful clinical experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting
- Opportunities to broaden psychiatric and geriatric care skills
- Professional development encouragement and a collaborative environment
- Practical perks like reliable scheduling communication and a respectful workplace
- A chance to make a real difference for older adults every shift
- A positive team culture that recognizes strong patient-safety work
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Nursing Assistant - Geriatric Psychiatry? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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