Compassionate CNA: Quality Resident Caregiver

Sweetwater Care; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Massachusetts is seeking a licensed or student nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision. You will perform resident care tasks, observe patient conditions, and report changes to the Charge Nurse.

Ideal candidates have CNA enrollment or license, at least 6 months of CNA experience, and strong communication skills in English; empathy for residents, and the ability to work well with a diverse team in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or 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 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.

Skills

CNA enrollment

CNA experience (6+ months)

English literacy

Tactful communication

Team cooperation

Patience

Emotional stability

Empathy for residents

Health awareness

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Massachusetts is seeking a licensed or student nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision. You will perform resident care tasks, observe patient conditions, and report changes to the Charge Nurse.

Ideal candidates have CNA enrollment or license, at least 6 months of CNA experience, and strong communication skills in English; empathy for residents, and the ability to work well with a diverse team in a long-term care setting.