CNA needs!

Sweetwater Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a dedicated certified nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of licensed staff. The position requires a valid CNA license, a minimum of 6 months experience, and a sincere desire to serve ill and elderly residents.

Good English communication, patience, and the ability to work harmoniously with a team are essential. Candidates must be in good general health and able to handle residents with varying maturity levels,

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a CNA or clinical experience in certification program.
• Desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm in resident care.
• Must be in good health and emotionally stable.
• Able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at the start of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer nursing care.
• Verify resident identification before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator.
• Make beds and clean bedside tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and within residents’ reach.
• Other related duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

CNA license

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading/writing English

Emotional stability

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

• 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.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.