CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Resident Support

Sweetwater Care; Williams (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision to residents. You will conduct rounds, verify resident identity, and support daily living activities while maintaining safety standards and compassionate care.

Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of CNA experience, strong communication skills, and a patient, team-oriented approach to care for ill and elderly residents in a facility setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision to residents. You will conduct rounds, verify resident identity, and support daily living activities while maintaining safety standards and compassionate care.

Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of CNA experience, strong communication skills, and a patient, team-oriented approach to care for ill and elderly residents in a facility setting.