Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to deliver routine nursing care under supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate resident support, accurate identification, and adherence to facility policies to ensure the highest quality care.

You will work closely with nurses to assist in daily tasks and respond to resident needs. The position requires a current CNA license or active enrollment, with a minimum of 6 months of CNA experience or clinical CNA exposure, and strong

Qualifications

• Must hold a CNA license or be actively enrolled in a CNA program.
• Minimum 6 months of CNA experience or clinical CNA exposure.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be patient, tactful, and able to work with ill and elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care as directed to ensure quality resident care.
• Perform resident rounds and verify resident identity before care or meals.
• Make beds and prepare rooms, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Report issues and follow policies set by supervisors and directors.
• Participate in a harassment-free, inclusive workplace and comply with laws.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Currently enrolled in CNA program

Job description

Rewarding, inspiring, and flexibility!!!

You will find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you.

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.