CNA - Gentle Resident Care & Team Support

Sweetwater Care; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of nursing leadership. You will perform resident rounds, verify identifications, and support daily activities with a patient- and family-centered approach.

The role requires enrollment in a nursing assistant program or possession of a CNA license, along with at least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical exposure, and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a nursing assistant program or hold a CNA license.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience during certification class.
• Sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, and staff.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and relate to residents at their level.
• Must be in good health and emotionally stable.
• Able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours.
• Verify resident identification before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator.
• Make beds and clean bedside surfaces.
• Ensure water pitchers are clean and filled within resident reach.
• Carry out other duties as directed by Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.

Skills

CNA license

Nursing student

CNA experience

English proficiency

Tactful communication

Team player

Patience

Emotional stability

Resident interaction

Education

Nursing assistant program enrollment

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a compassionate nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of nursing leadership. You will perform resident rounds, verify identifications, and support daily activities with a patient- and family-centered approach.

The role requires enrollment in a nursing assistant program or possession of a CNA license, along with at least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical exposure, and strong communication in English.