Compassionate CNA: Elevate Resident Care & Support

Sweetwater Care; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a licensed Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision in accordance with policies to ensure high quality resident care.

The role requires CNA license, minimum 6 months experience or clinical training, good English, compassionate demeanor, ability to interact with residents and families, and ability to work with others. The position emphasizes empathy, health, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed 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.

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a licensed Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision in accordance with policies to ensure high quality resident care.

The role requires CNA license, minimum 6 months experience or clinical training, good English, compassionate demeanor, ability to interact with residents and families, and ability to work with others. The position emphasizes empathy, health, and teamwork.