Compassionate CNA: Resident Care Focus

Rockport Healthcare Services; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate CNA to deliver routine nursing care in accordance with facility policies. You will perform rounds, verify patient identity, assist with meals, and support therapy and activities while maintaining resident safety and comfort.

The role requires basic English communication, a CNA license or enrollment, and a patient-centered approach with good health and emotional stability. Join a team focused on quality care for residents.

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 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 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 duties per facility’s policies and procedures and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter.
• Verify resident identification before care or serving food.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Serve water and ensure cleanliness of water pitchers.
• Dress residents and assist with dressing.
• Assist in meal preparation, service and feeding as needed.
• Feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
• Assist therapy, activities, physician visits, and transports.
• Note bowel movements and observe for changes and report promptly.

Skills

CNA license

Nursing assistant experience

English Fluency

Interpersonal skills

Emotional stability

Patient care

Education

CNA education enrollment

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate CNA to deliver routine nursing care in accordance with facility policies. You will perform rounds, verify patient identity, assist with meals, and support therapy and activities while maintaining resident safety and comfort.

The role requires basic English communication, a CNA license or enrollment, and a patient-centered approach with good health and emotional stability. Join a team focused on quality care for residents.