Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA

Lifepoint Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Growth & Tuition Support

Job summary

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant to deliver compassionate patient care on a brand-new rehabilitation unit opening in 2026. You will support morning and evening care, assist with meals, and help with admissions, transfers and discharge, while coordinating with rehabilitation services for optimal patient functioning.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork within a supportive, growth-oriented system offering benefits and

Qualifications

• Completion of course for nursing assistants.
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• CPR/BCLS Certification.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.
• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient’s needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
• Assists in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient’s optimal level of functioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of nursing assistant course

Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant

Job description

Schedule:Full Time, Day

Your experience matters

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026.We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a broad range of rehabilitation concerns in a compassionate, comfortable environment.

How you'll contribute

A Certified Nurse Assistant who excels in this role:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.

• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.

• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.

• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.

• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.

• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.

• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient’s needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.

• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.

• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.

• Assists in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.

• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.

• Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient’s optimal level of functioning.

• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility:Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Completion of course for nursing assistants

• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant

• CPR/BCLS Certification

• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation of Plano is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.