Certified Nurse Aide (FT Night Shift) $1,000 Sign On Bonus (73347)

THE HOMESTEAD OF DENISON; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical | Dental | Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Homestead of Denison in Denison, TX is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Aide to join our compassionate care team for night shifts. You will provide direct resident support, assist with daily living activities, and uphold our standards of practice in a licensed facility.

Responsibilities include documenting care, monitoring resident conditions, and collaborating with nurses to ensure quality care and safety for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas CNA license and be able to work nights.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrate compassion and adhere to care standards.
• Accurately document and report changes in residents’ condition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assist residents with daily living activities.
• Record entries on flow sheets and charts as required.
• Report changes in resident condition to Charge Nurse promptly.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Prepare residents for meals and exams; assist with ADLs.

Skills

Resident care

CNA certification

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Texas CNA license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: The Homestead of Denison - Denison, TX 75020Job Shift: Swing

Join A Compassionate and Dedicated Team!

Our Care Teams are True Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!

Responsibilities

We are searching for a professional and compassionate Certified Nurse Aides who are responsible for delivering and assisting resident with daily needs, including personal care needs, preparation for activity or social programs and routine activities in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements.

The CNA also provides exceptional nursing care to residents within the scope of the CNA responsibilities and completes nursing procedures under the direction of the Licensed Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.

Administrative

• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner
• Report all changes in resident’s condition to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor immediately

Nursing Care

• Weigh residents in accordance with his/her plan of care
• Report any significant weight loss or weight gain to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor in accordance with facility policies
• Measure residents’ temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake, output and food consumption and document in the official medical record
• Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift and within easy reach of the resident
• Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.)
• Record the resident’s food/fluid intake | Report changes in the resident’s eating habits
• Assist residents in accordance to their needs ranging from minimal assistance to total dependent care on activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Contribute to the development and implementation of interventions in accordance with the resident’s needs/goals for care preferences and recognize standards of practice that address the identified limitations in ability to conduct ADLs
• Monitor and evaluate the resident’s response to care plan interventions and treatments in accordance with facility policies
• Care for residents with mental and psychosocial disorders as well as residents with history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder and who have been identified in the facility assessment
• Assist in preparing the resident for exams, tests and procedures | Provide support or accompany residents to appointments

Care Plan and Assessment

• Participate in the care planning process in accordance with facility policies based on resident preferences and person-centered care
• Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident’s daily care routine have been made on the care plan

Admissions | Transfers | Discharges

• Assist nurses with admission, transfer and discharge functions
• Greet residents and escort them to their room | Provide new resident orientation to the unit/facility
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate (if any), other residents and personnel
• Inventory and mark the residents personal possessions as instructed | Update and revise the personal inventory list

Staff Development

• Attend and participate in facility in-service training programs as instructed including resident rights, prevention of abuse and neglect, dementia care, behavioral management and competencies for Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs)
• Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities
• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a CNA

Safety | Sanitation

• Store all tools, equipment and supplies before leaving work area for breaks and at the end of the workday
• Clean, disinfect and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use
• Follow established infection prevention and control procedures
• Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow established safety precautions in the achievement of all duties
• Keep the nurses’ call system within easy reach of the resident
• Conduct routine housekeeping duties (i.e., clean bedrails, overbed table, night stand, etc., that relate to nursing care procedures)
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor immediately
• Report all safety violations
• Report any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Nursing and/or Infection Preventionist
• Report missing/illegible labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) to your supervisor
• Clean and disinfect multi-resident use devices and equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) as instructed

Equipment | Supplies

• Report defective equipment to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor | Utilise lockout/tagout as directed

CNA QualificationsSign On Bonus

• $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus | New Employees Only

Shift and Hours

• Twelve Hour Rotating Shift | Night6:00 PMto 6:00 AM

Education

• Preferred | High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification

• Required | Texas Licensed Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Experience | Skills | Knowledge

Required

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Be a supportive Team Member | Contribute to and be an example of Teamwork and concept
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Demonstrate patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and have the capability and soft skills to handle difficult residents
• Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
• Relate information concerning a resident’s conditions
• Not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace

Preferred

• One year working in a Skilled Nursing Facility environment

Physical | Sensory Requirements

• Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• Basic Company Paid Life insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children
• Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life
• Employee Referral Bonus Potential Program
• Daily Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws.

Our Management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.