POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in supporting individuals enrolled in the

Recuperative Care (RC) and Short-Term Post-Hospital Housing (STPHH) programs. The CNA provides

non-clinical and supportive healthcare services to individuals transitioning from hospitalization who

may have complex medical, behavioral health, and social service needs. Working under the direction of

licensed nursing staff and in collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams, the CNA assists clients in

achieving medical stability, improving activities of daily living, and promoting successful recovery

within a community-based setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

● Provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered care to clients

recovering from acute medical conditions.

● Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, grooming,

dressing, mobility, and meal support.

● Monitor and report changes in clients' physical condition, functional status, or behaviors

to licensed nursing staff.

● Assist with basic health-related services, including vital signs, wound care support,

medication observation (as directed), and health monitoring within scope of practice.

● Support clients in attending medical appointments and following discharge

recommendations.

● Reinforce health education provided by licensed medical staff, including chronic disease

management, wound care, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle practices.

● Collaborate with nurses, case managers, behavioral health staff, and community

providers to support individualized care plans.

● Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including the safe use of assistive devices

such as walkers, wheelchairs, and crutches.

● Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of services provided, client

interactions, and observed concerns in accordance with program standards.

● Support infection prevention and control practices, including maintaining a clean and

safe environment.

● Respond appropriately to client crises, emergencies, or medical concerns and follow

established program protocols.

● Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination

activities.

● Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA, program, and regulatory

requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

● Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of California.

● Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

● Experience working with individuals recovering from hospitalization, chronic medical

conditions, homelessness, behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, or other

vulnerable populations preferred.

● Knowledge of activities of daily living (ADL) support, infection control practices, and basic

healthcare procedures.

● Ability to communicate effectively with clients, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary team

members.

● Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with individuals from diverse

backgrounds.

● Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.

● Ability to respond calmly and effectively in crisis situations.

● Ability to lift, transfer, and assist clients with mobility needs in accordance with safety

guidelines.

● Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of

this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to

use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to

stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up

to 50 pounds and climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision,

distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually

moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the

employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related

instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give

instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements

and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To

perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform

each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or

significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this

document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an

employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.