CNA's NEEDED ASAP!

Sweetwater Care; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Pasadena is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision to residents in our facility. You will perform rounds, verify resident identity, assist with daily living activities and ensure high-quality care in accordance with policies.

Strong English communication, empathy and teamwork are essential. This role requires a valid CNA license and a commitment to compassionate care for the ill and aging residents in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed CNA.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical CNA exposure.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours.
• Verify resident identity before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands promptly.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are filled and accessible.
• Perform related duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

English communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

6 months CNA experience

Job description

JOIN OUR FULLSHIFT STAFFING TEAM!!!

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:

• 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.