CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Contract Position

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Visalia, CA is seeking a licensed or student nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision. The role requires at least 6 months of CNA experience and fluent English, with a strong desire to serve the ill and aged.

You will perform duties per established policies, complete rounds, verify IDs, and maintain cleanliness and comfort for residents. Morning shift availability is needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a CNA or clinical experience during certification class.
• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as assigned per facility policies to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours thereafter to administer nursing care.
• Verify resident identification before care or meals to ensure correct delivery of care.
• Report missing ID bands to admissions coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and filled and within resident reach.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor or administrator.
• Be available for morning shifts as needed.

Skills

English language

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Emotional stability

Patience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Nursing assistant training

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.
• Must be available for Morning shifts as needed