Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sweetwater Care; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision, ensuring the highest quality for residents. You will perform rounds, verify resident identity, and assist with daily tasks while following facility policies.

Ideal candidates have a valid CNA license, at least six months of CNA experience or clinical CNA work during training, and strong communication skills in English. Compassion and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• At least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical CNA experience while in training.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to interact tactfully with residents, families, and staff.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and emotional stability.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care under supervision per policies and procedures.
• Perform rounds at shift start and every two hours to deliver quality care.
• Verify resident identity before care or feeding.
• Report missing ID bands and follow safety protocols.
• Make beds, tidy bedside areas, and ensure water is accessible to residents.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Skills

CNA experience

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

JOIN OUR FULLSHIFT STAFFING TEAM!!!

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

• 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:

• 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.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.