2nd Shift CNA

Sweetwater Care; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Salina, KS, is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision, ensuring residents receive quality, respectful attention throughout each shift.

You will perform rounds, verify resident IDs, assist with daily living activities, and maintain clean, safe environments, while communicating effectively with residents, families, and staff. A supportive team and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold CNA license or be enrolled in CNA program.
• At least 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Good health and emotional stability.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours to administer care.
• Verify resident identification before care or meals to ensure correct care.
• Report missing ID bands to admissions or coordinator.
• Make beds and keep bedside/overbed tables clean.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and filled and reachable.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care experience

English proficiency

Communication

Team player

Education

Currently enrolled in nursing assistant program

Job description

A nursing assistant responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class.
• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care.
• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident’s reach.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.