CNA

White Sands Healthcare•Hobbs, NM

15d•Onsite

About The Position

White Sands is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility looking for FANTASTIC people to join their TEAM. They are seeking individuals who have what it takes to care for their residents and join the White Sands Team, which operates like a family. They serve their Residents daily with a Spirit of Excellence.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Aide license in practicing state
Minimum of 6 months experience
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 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.

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.
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.
Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.