Memory Care CNA: Compassionate Senior Caregiver

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our 46-bed memory care facility. The ideal candidate is licensed as a CNA in CA and eager to positively impact residents.

As a nursing assistant, you will provide routine care under supervision, perform rounds every two hours, assist with ADLs, hydration, and nutrition, and adhere to policies to assure quality resident care.

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.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Provide pericare, ADL assistance and showers
• Assist with hydration and nutrition of the residents
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

English communication

Patient care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license (CA)

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking compassionate CNAs to join our 46-bed memory care facility. The ideal candidate is licensed as a CNA in CA and eager to positively impact residents.

As a nursing assistant, you will provide routine care under supervision, perform rounds every two hours, assist with ADLs, hydration, and nutrition, and adhere to policies to assure quality resident care.