Certified Nurse Aide - CNA

Weslaco Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Encino Number 1 Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Weslaco Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Texas seeks a dedicated Certified Nurse Aide to provide routine daily care to residents as outlined in care plans. You will assist with bathing, feeding, movement, and routine tasks, ensuring safety and dignity.

A CNA license is required with long-term care experience preferred; candidates must be at least 16 years old. This on-site role supports a compassionate care team in a residential facility.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license.
• Experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and mobility.
• Measure and record vital signs as assigned by Charge Nurse.
• Observe, report, and document changes in residents' conditions.
• Respond to calls and ensure resident safety and comfort.
• Carry out resident care policies and procedures as directed.

Skills

CNA license

Long-term care experience

Patient care

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Certified Nurse Aide will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident assessments and care plans.Essential FunctionsAssist resident 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, responding to callsCarry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedureMeasure and record vital signs as assigned by Charge NurseDetect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuriesContributes knowledge of resident’s conditions/needs to resident care plansObserve and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to Charge NurseEducational/Training RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent is preferred but to requiredLicensing RequirementsMust hold valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) licenseExperience RequirementsExperience in a long-term care facility is preferredMust be at least 16 years of agePhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs X XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning X