Certified Nurse Aide - Occasional

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

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner in Dallas, TX is hiring Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) to join an onsite community dedicated to exceptional resident care.

The CNA will monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, and support infection control. Requirements include a Texas CNA license, CPR certification, and strong communication in English. Buckner emphasizes compassionate service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Texas Nurse Aide Certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• One year related experience preferred or Buckner training.
• Ability to read, write and understand English business documents.
• Friendly attitude and servant's heart.

Responsibilities

• Follow the care plan to ensure resident care is optimal.
• Know residents well, provide comfort, transport, monitor vital signs, assist daily living.
• Offer emotional and social support to residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and bedpan use when needed.
• Safely lift and reposition residents as required.
• Provide adjunct patient care as needed.
• Report changes in resident behavior to shift leaders.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication with residents

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Current CPR Certification

Current Texas Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner

Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite

Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

Job Schedule: Occasional / As Needed

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.