Evening CNA: Rewarding Care, Flexible PM Shift

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fowler, CA is seeking a compassionate certified nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision. You will work with the nursing team to ensure high-quality resident care and safety.

The role requires CNA license or enrollment, at least 6 months CNA experience or clinical CNA exposure, English proficiency, strong communication, patience, teamwork, good health, and ability to relate to ill and elderly 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 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 license

6 months experience

English proficiency

communication skills

team player

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Enrollment in CNA program

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Fowler, CA is seeking a compassionate certified nursing assistant to provide routine nursing care under supervision. You will work with the nursing team to ensure high-quality resident care and safety.

The role requires CNA license or enrollment, at least 6 months CNA experience or clinical CNA exposure, English proficiency, strong communication, patience, teamwork, good health, and ability to relate to ill and elderly residents.