Certified Nurses Assistant CNA 6:45a-3:15p !NEW PAY SCALE!

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision. The role follows established policies and procedures to maintain high-quality resident care at all times.

Qualifications include enrollment or licensure as a CNA, minimum 6 months CNA experience, and ability to read, write, and speak English. The position requires patience, teamwork and the ability to interact tactfully with residents, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed or enrolled as a CNA.
• At least 6 months CNA experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Patience and compassion in care.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours thereafter.
• Verify resident identity before care or meals to ensure correct care.
• Report missing ID bands to admissions coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed areas.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and within resident reach.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor or administrator.

Skills

English proficiency

Compassion

Teamwork

Patient interaction

Education

CNA certification/licensed OR enrolled in CNA program

6 months CNA experience

Reading and writing English

Job description

Starting Wages:

$19.70 an hour

Note: This is the starting wage and can flucate based on years of expereince. We encourage calling the facility and asking about years of experience!

Tell us your story! We are a family owned facility and encourage everyone to join our family.

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POSITION 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.