Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Local

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed CNA to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of registered nursing staff. The role requires a compassionate approach to residents, strong communication, and the ability to work with ill and elderly populations in a facility setting.

Responsibilities include resident rounds every shift and every two hours, verifying IDs, maintaining clean beds and surfaces, and following established safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a current CNA license.
• At least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical experience in a CNA class.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to relate to ill, elderly and difficult residents with compassion.
• In good health with emotional stability.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours thereafter.
• Verify resident ID before care or meals to ensure correct care.
• Report missing ID bands to the admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned, filled, and reachable.
• Other related duties as assigned by Charge Nurse or Administrator.

Skills

CNA license

6+ months CNA exp

English literacy

Empathy & compassion

Interpersonal tact

Teamwork

Patience

Emotional stability

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.