Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team in Fowler, CA. We’re a newly acquired, family-owned facility with an experienced Administrator and Director of Nursing, offering supportive leadership and a warm, resident-centered environment.

New graduates are encouraged to apply, and ALL SHIFTS are available. As a CNA you will provide routine nursing care under supervision, perform rounds, verify resident identities, and maintain safety and comfort for our 49-bed

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a CNA program or licensed CNA.
• Desire to serve ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families and staff.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with others.
• Patient, tactful, cheerful disposition.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours.
• Verify resident ID before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admissions immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and available.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

CNA eligible

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Patience & empathy

Teamwork

Service-oriented

Education

Nursing assistant certification

Job description

We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team!! A newly aquired, Family owned and operated facility in the beatiful small town of Fowler, Ca. With an experienced Administrator and Director of Nursing. Our 49 bed facility is looking for your help to provide the best care in Fowler.

New Graduates encouraged to Apply!

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Competive Salary. Depends on experience.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A Certified nursing assistant (CNA) is 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..
• 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

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