Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Assisted Living, PRN

Buckner; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services in Dallas, TX is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join a resident-focused team in an onsite capacity. As a CNA, you will monitor vital signs, support daily living activities, and help ensure residents’ well-being and comfort.

Ideal candidates have a Texas CNA license, CPR certification, and a High School diploma or GED, with preferred related experience or Buckner training. Strong communication in English is required.

Qualifications

• Texas Nurse Aide Certification and CPR certification are required.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience or Buckner training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the care plan to ensure resident care is optimal.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with daily living needs.
• Provide transportation, comfort, and social support to residents.
• Assist with hygiene tasks and bedpan usage as needed.
• Safely lift and reposition residents as necessary.
• Provide adjunct patient care as needed.
• Notice changes in resident behavior and inform shift leaders.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Current Texas Nurse Aide Certification

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite
Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
Shift: As Needed
Job Schedule: Occasional

We are seeking Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a CNA, you will play an important role in monitoring vital signs, fostering meaningful connections with residents, and championing their overall well-being. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you’ll do:

• Ensure resident care is the best it can be by following the care plan.
• Get to know our residents by sharing stories with them while providing comfort, transportation, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living needs.
• Contribute to community harmony by providing emotional and social support to residents.
• Help residents with personal hygiene, such as providing bedpans and helping them bathe.
• Safely lift and reposition residents as necessary.
• Provide adjunct patient care as needed.
• Have an eagle eye and taking notice when resident behaviors change and letting shift leaders know.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Texas Nurse Aide Certification.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, or appropriate formal education or Buckner training.
• Working knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures, including infection control.
• Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• A friendly attitude and a servant’s heart.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart.

Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.