Compassionate CNA: Everyday Resident Care & Support

Sweetwater Care; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role supports resident well-being under the direction of charge nurses and supervisors.

The ideal candidate will hold a CNA license, have at least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical CNA exposure, and demonstrate strong English communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must 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 the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, 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 according to their maturity level.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset residents.

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.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role supports resident well-being under the direction of charge nurses and supervisors.

The ideal candidate will hold a CNA license, have at least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical CNA exposure, and demonstrate strong English communication and teamwork.