Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant — Resident Care

Sweetwater Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Sacramento is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision of the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator, to ensure high-quality resident care.

The role requires an active CNA license, at least 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience, and a patient-centered approach with strong English communication skills for interaction with residents, families and staff. We value teamwork and emotional stability.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

CNA license

English proficiency

Resident care communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Sacramento is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision of the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator, to ensure high-quality resident care.

The role requires an active CNA license, at least 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience, and a patient-centered approach with strong English communication skills for interaction with residents, families and staff. We value teamwork and emotional stability.