Compassionate CNA: Resident Care Specialist

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center in Palm Desert, CA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (AM and PM Shifts) to care for residents under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role requires completing a state-approved CNA program and maintaining certification, with strong communication and observational skills essential for daily resident care.

The position involves routine tasks such as vital signs, feeding, grooming, mobility assistance, and ensuring resident

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED, or one to three months related experience and/or training.
• Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered into state nurse aide registry.

Responsibilities

• Take and records vital signs
• Measures and records height and weight
• Assist with eating and hydration
• Dressing and grooming
• Toilet residents
• Cares for residents environment
• Observe resident’s skin and report changes to licensed nurse

Skills

Communication

Observation

Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing assistant training program

Job description

Monterey Palms Healthcare Center in Palm Desert, CA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (AM and PM Shifts) to care for residents under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role requires completing a state-approved CNA program and maintaining certification, with strong communication and observational skills essential for daily resident care.

The position involves routine tasks such as vital signs, feeding, grooming, mobility assistance, and ensuring resident