Compassionate CNA: Resident Care Champion

Sweetwater Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a dedicated certified nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of licensed staff. The position requires a valid CNA license, a minimum of 6 months experience, and a sincere desire to serve ill and elderly residents.

Good English communication, patience, and the ability to work harmoniously with a team are essential. Candidates must be in good general health and able to handle residents with varying maturity levels,

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a CNA or clinical experience in certification program.
• Desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm in resident care.
• Must be in good health and emotionally stable.
• Able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at the start of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer nursing care.
• Verify resident identification before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator.
• Make beds and clean bedside tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and within residents’ reach.
• Other related duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

CNA license

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading/writing English

Emotional stability

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a dedicated certified nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of licensed staff. The position requires a valid CNA license, a minimum of 6 months experience, and a sincere desire to serve ill and elderly residents.

Good English communication, patience, and the ability to work harmoniously with a team are essential. Candidates must be in good general health and able to handle residents with varying maturity levels,