CNA: Compassionate Resident Caregiver

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Tulare, CA is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision, ensuring quality resident care per policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate records, and teamwork with the Charge Nurse and Director of Nurses. CNA enrollment or license and good health are required, with English communication essential.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in CNA program or licensed as a CNA.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience during training.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have good health and emotional stability.
• Able to relate to ill, elderly, and sometimes hostile residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours to provide care.
• Verify resident identification before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and accessible to residents.
• Other duties as assigned by Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

CNA license or in training

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Tulare, CA is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision, ensuring quality resident care per policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate records, and teamwork with the Charge Nurse and Director of Nurses. CNA enrollment or license and good health are required, with English communication essential.