Local CNA contract Temp to Hire

Sweetwater Care; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Huntington Park, CA is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of licensed staff. You will perform rounds, verify resident IDs, and support residents with daily living activities in accordance with policy.

Ideal candidates hold a CNA license with at least 6 months of experience or clinical exposure, demonstrate empathy, strong English communication, teamwork, and the ability to handle residents with varying needs.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA license and valid certification.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical experience during certification program.
• Strong desire to serve ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, staff and the public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact and cheerful disposition; handle residents appropriately.
• Must be in good general health and emotionally stable.
• Ability to relate to ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per facility policies and safety rules.
• Make resident rounds at shift start and every two hours.
• Verify resident ID before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator.
• Make beds and clean bedside/overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned and filled within reach.
• Other related duties as directed by supervisory staff.

Skills

CNA license

English proficiency

Patient care mindset

Teamwork

Empathy

Reading & writing

Education

6 months CNA experience or clinical exposure

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A nursing assistant responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

• 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.