Certified Nursing Assistant

Sweetwater Care; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of licensed staff. You will perform resident rounds, assist with daily living activities, and ensure accurate identification before delivering care or meals.

The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and adherence to facility policies. Applicants should be enrolled in a CNA program or hold a CNA license, have good communication skills in English, and be able

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a CNA program or have a CNA license.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a CNA or clinical experience during certification class.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must relate well with residents, families and staff.
• Must be in good health and emotionally stable.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at the start of each shift and every two hours thereafter.
• Verify resident ID before care or meals to ensure correct care.
• Report missing ID bands to admissions coordinator.
• Make beds and keep bedside areas clean.
• Ensure water pitchers are clean and within residents’ reach.
• Handle other related duties as directed by licensed staff.

Skills

English language

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

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.