Compassionate CNA: Elevating Resident Care

Sweetwater Care; Scenic Heights (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under the direction of nursing staff. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and adherence to facility policies.

Candidate must be enrolled in CNA coursework or hold an active CNA license, with at least 6 months of related experience. English literacy and ability to interact with residents, families, and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class.

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 the appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident’s reach.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under the direction of nursing staff. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and adherence to facility policies.

Candidate must be enrolled in CNA coursework or hold an active CNA license, with at least 6 months of related experience. English literacy and ability to interact with residents, families, and staff are essential.