Compassionate CNA: Hands-On Resident Care

Sweetwater Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a licensed Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under the direction of nursing leadership. The role emphasizes resident safety, accuracy in care delivery, and compassionate interaction with residents and families.

The assistant must uphold facility policies, perform rounds, verify resident identity before care, and support the care team with diverse tasks to maintain high-quality resident care at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm when interacting with residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and nursing care procedures.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours to administer care.
• Verify resident identity before care or meals to ensure correct care.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned, filled and within resident reach.
• Other duties as directed by Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a licensed Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under the direction of nursing leadership. The role emphasizes resident safety, accuracy in care delivery, and compassionate interaction with residents and families.

The assistant must uphold facility policies, perform rounds, verify resident identity before care, and support the care team with diverse tasks to maintain high-quality resident care at all times.