SNF Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) needed ASAP

Sweetwater Care; Colorado; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide routine care per established policies. You will work under the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, and Administrator to maintain high-quality resident care on every shift.

The role requires a valid CNA license, at least 6 months of CNA experience or clinical training, and a genuine desire to help the ill and elderly. Strong English communication, empathy, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CNA license.
• Minimum 6 months CNA experience or clinical hours in training.
• Demonstrated desire to serve ill, aged and infirm.
• Clear written and spoken English communications.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, family and staff.
• Willing to work harmoniously with others.
• Maintain composure and empathy with residents.
• Remain in good health and emotionally stable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine nursing care per policies and procedures.
• Make rounds at shift start and every two hours to administer care.
• Verify resident ID before care or meals.
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are clean and within resident reach.
• Carry out other duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Patience and cheerfulness

Emotional stability

Teamwork

Health awareness

Willingness to work with elderly

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

JOIN OUR FULLSHIFT STAFFING TEAM!!!

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:

• 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.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.