Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Full Time, Skilled Nursing

Buckner International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Community is hiring CNAs for our Ventana location in Dallas, TX. The role supports residents daily with care plans, monitors vital signs, and helps with mobility and daily activities. The position is an onsite, 12-hour shift role.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas CNA certification, CPR certification, and a GED or high school diploma, with preferred one-year related experience or Buckner training. Buckner emphasizes compassionate care and not-for-profit service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Texas Nurse Aide Certification.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum one-year related experience preferred, or Buckner training.
• Knowledge of basic health care practices and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plans to ensure resident care is the best possible.
• Engage with residents, provide comfort, assist with daily living needs and transport.
• Offer emotional and social support to residents and contribute to community harmony.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks and safety procedures.
• Safely lift and reposition residents as needed.
• Provide adjunct patient care as required.
• Monitor changes in resident behavior and inform shift leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

Friendly attitude

Servant’s heart

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner
Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite
Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
Shift: 12 Hours – 6:00am - 6:00pm
Job Schedule: Full-Time

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.