Certified Nurse Aide

Lexingtonmedicallodge; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Texas is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide essential support to patients under a licensed nurse's direction. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and a team player, with a certification as a Nurse Aide. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care and support a positive healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide needed care and comfort to patients under a licensed nurse's direction.
• Respond to patient calls and requests for assistance.
• Ensure patients receive care with daily living activities such as meals and hygiene.
• Regularly check vital signs and monitor health conditions.
• Assist nurses and staff with high-quality patient care.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Enthusiastic

Team Player

Leader

Dedicated

Education

Certified Nurse Aide

Job description

• Provide needed care and comfort in a compassionate manner to patients under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Respond to patient calls and requests, providing help and assistance as needed.
• Ensure patients are provided care with activities of daily living needs such as providing meals, nourishment and hydration, helping patients move and turn as needed, keeping patients clean, assisting with physical support in walking & exercise, and helping keep them in good spirits.
• Regularly check vital signs (such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature) monitor health, track food & liquid intake and urine & fecal output, observe patient behavior and report all conditions accordingly.
• Monitor patient diets and dietary requirements based on allergy, condition, medication constraints and individual preferences.
• Assist nurses and staff in providing high quality patient care..
• Assist patients with personal hygiene (e.g. getting dressed, washed, fed, using the toilet, etc.)
• Perform work in accordance with all facility and regulatory patient care standards.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations by protecting confidential patient data.

Qualifications

Skills

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Nurse Aide

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