Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Skilled Nursing, PRN

Buckner Retirement Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide at Parkway Place in Houston, TX. The CNA will provide physical and emotional support, assist residents with daily living activities, and help maintain safety and comfort to promote residents’ best functional level.

Required are a current CNA certification, CPR/First Aid, and at least 1 year of experience. Proficiency in English is essential. This is an onsite role within a faith-based not-for-profit senior living community.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification required at start.
• Proficient English reading, writing and speaking.
• Physical ability to lift, move and assist residents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
• Perform resident rounds to monitor comfort, safety and cleanliness.
• Provide care including bathing, feeding, oral care and ADL assistance.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, bedpans and equipment as needed.
• Document activities of daily living and vital signs promptly.
• Support morning grooming and dining room assistance as required.
• Assist with linen handling and distribution of towels.
• Ensure resident safety and report changes in condition immediately.
• Observe and report reactions and changes in residents' conditions.
• Assist in dining room service and meal delivery as needed.
• Support team with schedules, assignments and unit coverage.
• Follow Buckner 5STARS customer service standards.

Skills

Current CNA certificate

CPR/First Aid certified

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community:

Parkway Place

Location:

Houston, TX - Onsite

Address:

1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077

Shift:

As Needed

Job Schedule

Occasional

We are seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a CNA, you will be responsible for providing physical and emotional support, assistance for activities of daily living (A.D.L's) for residents, to promote the greatest functional level possible. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
• Make frequent resident rounds on a regular basis to check the physical comfort, safety, and cleanliness of residents.
• Provide excellent, safe services in care and treatment including: bathing; feeding; oral care; intake of food; dressing; care of hair and nails; moving residents from area to area; responding to calls, etc.
• Provide a broad range of cleaning/sanitary services, including: emptying and/or cleaning of urinals, commodes, bedpans; showers, wheelchairs and other equipment, timely and proficiently.
• Accurately and timely document Activities for Daily Living (ADL's), intakes and outputs and other appropriate information on charts.
• Wake residents, assist with morning grooming and move resident to dining room as needed.
• Change soiled and unsoiled linen; distribute clean towels frequently throughout shift.
• Ensure resident safety by immediately detecting, correcting and reporting situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries.
• Observe and immediately report resident reactions and changes in condition; take and record vital signs, as required.
• Safely lift and reposition residents as necessary.
• Pick up meal trays timely; distribute snacks daily.
• Encourage and actively participate in restorative measures; assist in activities.
• Professionally intervene in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, if necessary, to maintain proper facility harmony and resident safety.
• Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested.
• Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance or information.

What you’ll bring:

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• CPR/First Aid certified
• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) plus a minimum of 1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Position requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift.
• Requires ability to walk, sit, and stand sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

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.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.