Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Needed

Sweetwater Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Denver seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under the direction of nurses and supervisors, ensuring high-quality resident care at all times.

The ideal candidate is a CNA or student, with 6 months of CNA experience or clinical CNA coursework, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential for day-to-day responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or hold a CNA license.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience during CNA coursework.
• Sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, visitors, and the public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm for residents at their current maturity level.
• Good general health and emotional stability.
• Ability to relate to ill, disabled, elderly and sometimes hostile individuals in the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours.
• Verify resident ID before nursing care or meals to ensure correct care.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Keep water pitchers clean, filled and within resident reach.
• Other duties as directed by Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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.

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.