CNA

Orchards at Tulare; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchards at Tulare in Tulare, California, is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of nursing leadership. The role requires interaction with residents, families and staff, delivering compassionate care while adhering to facility policies.

The successful candidate will have a CNA license or be enrolled in a CNA program, with at least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical exposure.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA license or be currently enrolled in CNA program.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience during certification.
• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• English reading, writing and speaking required.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family, visitors and staff.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be patient, tactful, cheerful and enthusiastic with residents at their current maturity level.
• Must be in good health with emotional stability.
• Able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties per facility policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours to administer care.
• Verify resident identification before care or meals to ensure correct care.
• Report missing ID bands to admissions coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and within resident reach.
• Carry out other related duties as directed by supervisors or administrator.

Skills

English proficiency

Patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Emotional stability

Compassionate care

Attention to residents

Education

CNA license or enrollment

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.