CNA PM shift

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide routine care under the supervision of licensed nurses. You will perform rounds, verify resident identification, and support residents’ daily needs in a compassionate, respectful manner.

The role requires current CNA status or enrollment, strong English communication, and the ability to work harmoniously with staff to maintain high-quality resident care. Daily tasks include promoting safety, dignity, and comfort for residents.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a CNA license.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience in CNA class.
• Desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, family, visitors, and staff.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Must be in good health with emotional stability.
• Able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies, procedures, nursing care procedures, and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter.
• Verify resident identification before administering care or serving food.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh water, and within resident reach.
• Other related duties as directed by Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.

Skills

CNA license or enrollment

6+ months CNA experience

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing assistant certification program 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.