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PACU CNA/MA/PCA

Surgery PartnersWalnut Creek, California, United StatesPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
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Accessibility Note

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

JOB TITLE: CNA

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under supervision, performs routine non-professional care; bathes, dresses and feeds patients; take and record vital signs; collect specimens and performs related patient care tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Accurately obtains vital signs and weights in a timely manner and reports to the nurse.
  • Administers simple treatments and/or tests according to policy.
  • Provides post procedure care to patients in an efficient and empathetic manner.
  • Initiates patient care consistent with the nursing plan.
  • Provides/assists patients with activities of daily care.
  • Understands and applies principles of aseptic technique at all times in caring for patients.
  • Notifies the nurse of any changes in the patients’ condition in a timely manner.
  • Helps to keep all clinical areas neat and clean.
  • Maintains a professional image at all times.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Graduate of a Certified Nurse Aid program
  • At least six months prior related experience in assisting with care of patients preferred.
  • Current CA certification as a Nursing Assistant
  • Current American Heart Assn. BLS certificate

OTHER

  • Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to be on your feet for long periods.
  • Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
  • Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
  • Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening and/or weekend work.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

From Surgery Partners's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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