Nursing Assistant
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Apply to this job Santa Cruz Post Acute Until 8/21/2026 First posted September 1, 2025 Last posted September 1, 2025
Job description
Job summary
The Nursing Assistant/Hospitality Aide provides compassionate, non-clinical support to residents and assists nursing staff in a long-term care or residential facility. This role ensures a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents while promoting their dignity, independence, and overall well-being.
Responsibilities
Resident care and support:
- Assist residents with daily tasks, such as personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
- Transport residents to meals, activities, and appointments within the facility.
- Distribute meal trays and snacks, and assist residents with dining setup (e.g., opening containers, identifying food).
- Provide emotional support and companionship, creating a positive and warm atmosphere.
- Promptly respond to resident call bells and requests for assistance.
- Make regular rounds to check on residents, ensuring their call bells are within reach and their immediate needs are met.
- Honor resident refusals of assistance and report them to the nursing staff.
Environmental maintenance:
- Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of resident rooms and common areas, including utility rooms and bathrooms.
- Clean and disinfect resident equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, and bedside tables.
- Manage linen distribution and make unoccupied beds.
- Ensure resident belongings are labeled and stored properly, assisting with packing for transfers or discharge.
- Handle trash disposal and maintain a clutter-free environment to ensure safety.
Reporting and communication:
- Report any changes in a resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
- Document care activities and resident observations clearly and accurately.
- Communicate all resident grievances, complaints, and reports of abuse or property misappropriation to the Nurse Supervisor.
- Report all accidents, incidents, and defective equipment immediately.
- Answer phones professionally, especially during mealtimes.
- Adhere strictly to all facility policies regarding resident confidentiality (HIPAA), infection control, and safety.
Administrative and facility support:
- Provide secretarial and clerical assistance at the nursing station, including filing and making copies, as requested.
- Assist with preparing resident rooms for new admissions.
- Run errands for residents and staff as needed.
- Stock and unpack supplies in designated storage areas and resident rooms.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Compassionate, dependable, and trustworthy with a patient-centered approach.
- Physical ability to perform tasks including lifting, turning, and transporting residents safely, as well as standing for extended periods.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in a healthcare or caregiving role.
- Familiarity with long-term care environments.
About this role
Summary
Provide non-clinical support to residents in a long-term care facility.
Job title
Nursing Assistant
Experience level
entry level
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Santa Cruz, CA; remote work not allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
high school diplomareadwritecommunicatecompassionatedependabletrustworthyphysical ability
Preferred skills
healthcarecaregivinglong-term care
Specializations
resident careenvironmental maintenancereportingadministrative support
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
On-site City