CNA

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Tulare, CA is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision. You will follow established policies to ensure high-quality resident care and support the care team.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a CNA program or licensed, with good English communication and a compassionate, patient-focused approach to elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with others.
• Good health and emotional stability.
• Respectful interaction with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine nursing care as directed by supervisors.
• Conduct resident rounds at shift start and every two hours.
• Verify resident identity before care or meals.
• Maintain clean bedsides, tables, water pitchers and call buttons.
• Follow facility policies, safety rules and nursing procedures.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

CNA certification enrollment or licensure

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.