Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2:45p-11:15p !NEW PAY SCALE!

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision, ensuring residents receive quality support in daily activities.

The role emphasizes compassionate interaction, adherence to policies, and teamwork with nursing staff to maintain a high standard of resident well-being and safety in the facility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in CNA program or have a CNA license.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience during CNA certification class.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours to administer care.
• Verify resident identity before care or meals.
• Make beds and keep bedside/overbed tables clean.
• Report missing ID bands and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

English proficiency

Teamwork

Emotional stability

Education

Nursing assistant program or CNA license

Job description

PTO

Dental, Vision and Health

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.