Compassionate CNA: Gentle Resident Care & Support

Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide routine nursing care under supervision, ensuring residents receive compassionate, quality care in accordance with facility policies. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring residents, and supporting the care team.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in CNA training or licensed, with at least 6 months of experience, strong English communication, empathy for the ill and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a CNA license.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a CNA or clinical experience during 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 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.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Serve drinking water as required and ensure pitchers are cleaned and within the resident’s reach.
• Dress residents neatly and assist in dressing as necessary.
• Assist in preparing residents for meals and feeding as needed.
• Keep incontinent residents clean and dry; change linens, diapers and clothing as necessary.
• Ensure nurse call system is attached to the bed and accessible, and respond promptly to call lights.
• Report complaints, abuse, hazards to the Charge Nurse, and participate in in-service trainings.
• Attend in-service educational programs and perform other duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

CNA license or enrollment

Job description

Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide routine nursing care under supervision, ensuring residents receive compassionate, quality care in accordance with facility policies. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring residents, and supporting the care team.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in CNA training or licensed, with at least 6 months of experience, strong English communication, empathy for the ill and