Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant for Resident Care

Ridgeline at Castle Rock; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeline at Castle Rock is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide routine resident care under supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor residents, and report changes to the charge nurse.

This role requires current CNA licensure or enrollment, good health, and strong communication in English. You will work as part of a dedicated care team in a facility serving seniors.

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.

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.

Skills

English language proficiency

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Patience

Education

CNA license or enrollment

Clinical CNA experience 6 months

Job description

Ridgeline at Castle Rock is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide routine resident care under supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor residents, and report changes to the charge nurse.

This role requires current CNA licensure or enrollment, good health, and strong communication in English. You will work as part of a dedicated care team in a facility serving seniors.