Nurse Assistant

We are hiring a Nursing Assistant who is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to carrying out resident activities of daily living. If you enjoy partnering with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you!

What You Will Do:

• Takes and records vital signs and conditions such as weight, height and skin condition.
• Assists with details such as listing clothing and valuables, making introductions and helping with admissions and discharges.
• Assists residents in hygiene and grooming including baths, hair care, oral hygiene and skin care.
• Performs perineal care.
• Assists residents with feeding. Charts intake of food and fluids.
• Changes bed linens; cares for personal laundry.
• Assists resident in maintaining a clutter free, safe, and sanitary environment in resident’s apartment.
• Maintains a variety of basic reports and charts residents' ADL daily; gives report to licensed personnel prior to shift change.
• May assist resident in communicating and coordinating with clinical team to arrange for provider visits and referrals, as necessary.
• Escorts patients to and from appointments or trips as needed.
• Lifts, transfers and ambulates patients by using proper lifting and resident safety techniques.
• Reports all sudden changes to licensed staff immediately.
• Assists Life Enrichment Department as assigned.
• Completes mandatory online training.
• May handle and administer medications, ensuring compliance with Sequoia Living policies and procedures.
• Counts controlled substances with another Med Tech or Nurse at the beginning and end of the shift.
• Ensures controlled substances are kept under double lock at all times.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Why Work Here:

• You’ll be part of an organization that puts its core values—respect, integrity, excellence, service, stewardship, and teamwork—into action every day.
• You’ll work with residents and staff who are inspiring, talented, caring, and have amazing stories to tell.
• You are aligned with our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Service, Stewardship and Teamwork.
• We have medical and dental coverage or pay a cash stipend if you are covered on another plan. Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Emergency Relief Fund, and much more!
• We have salary continuation if you have an approved leave of absence.
• We offer on the job training and professional development opportunities.
• We offer tuition and/or fee assistance for qualified programs.
• $21.01 - $24.69/hr

Who You Are:

• You enjoy working with people and have interpersonal skills.
• You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding.
• You like your days do be varied, can handle a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind working under pressure.

Who We Are: Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with stimulating, joyful living environments and services that support and enrich their lives. Throughout our six decades as a nonprofit serving Bay Area seniors, we’ve learned the importance of connection and collaboration when it comes to providing resources for healthy aging. From our Life Plan Community to safe affordable housing, engaging senior centers, and a purpose-filled volunteer program, we provide friendly environments where people can explore and discover what it means to grow stronger, wiser, and more joyful.

Sequoia Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.