Certified Nurse Aide

Must hold a valid CNA license in the state of Texas

Shifts : Double Weekends (6am-10pm, Saturdays and Sundays)

Position Summary :

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the daily activities of our residents.

Occupational Skills :

Work well with residents, resident families and all staff.

Ability to exercise good judgement and tact in dealing with residents, resident families and staff members.

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Effective time management

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to carry, lift, push, pull and / or move a minimum of 50lbs or more

Ability to assist residents with personal care

Walking, Standing, reaching, turning, pivoting and bending as needed

Flexibility in work schedule and assignments as needed

Must be able to properly handle bodily fluids

Ability to be patient and understanding in stressful situations

Must exercise good judgement

Initiative to seek proper resources

Ability to perform basis vital signs

Essential Job Duties :

Attend mandatory in-service meetings to keep certificate current

Work under general direction and supervision of charge nurse and / or department heads

Handle and serve residents to assure safety and comfort.

Observing instructions of nursing staff and performing in line with established routine and scope of practice.

Practice Universal Precaution standards

Demonstrate working knowledge of proper lifting and transfer techniques along with the demonstration of proper use of total life and stand lift.

Assist with duties of the resident care plan

Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as : bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area which includes lifting transferring, and supporting residents who may weigh 50lbs or more

Responding to resident call lights

Detecting and correcting safety hazards in the facility

Observing and reporting to charge nurse any symptoms, reactions or changes in residents

Encouraging and participating in rehabilitative measures

Assist the resident with feeding

Assist residents with toileting and elimination needs

Keeping residents living areas neat and clean

Encourage fluid intake of residents

Ensuring residents have adequate refreshments

Cleaning of supplies and equipment

Make up resident beds

Assist or provide oral care

Assisting in proper positioning to accommodate proper circulation

Perform vital signs and report any irregularities immediately to charge nurse.

Benefits :

All Full Time Staff is eligible for Insurance Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)

Our Facility offers a Shift Differential pay for the following shifts :

• 6am-2pm = Paid at Regular Base Rate
• 2pm-10pm = Paid at + $0.50 for hours worked during the shift
• 10pm-6am = Paid at + $1.00 for hours worked during the shift