Certified Nursing Assistant

Willobell; Bartlett (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Will-O-Bell in Texas is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to assist nursing staff in basic resident care and support daily tasks under RN/LVN supervision. The role requires valid Texas CNA certification, compassionate demeanor, strong organization and communication skills, and the physical ability for lifting and transfers.

The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to policies. On-site work with elders, assisting with daily living activities, documenting observations, and notifying nurses of

Qualifications

• Current and valid Texas Certification for Nursing Assistants.
• Compassionate, mature, sympathetic and professional at all times.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, understand and carry out directions.
• Physical ability to perform duties including lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling.

Responsibilities

• Keep call lights within reach at all times.
• Personal care: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing.
• Assist with feeding and provide water/fluids.
• Measure and record intake and output; weigh elders.
• Turn and position every 2 hours; check/change briefs as needed.
• Demonstrates safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, etc.).
• Keep rooms clean; knock before entering; make beds.
• Transport elders, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assist nurses and other staff; ambulate with minimal assistance.
• Perform skin checks and report abnormalities.
• Respond to calls and notify nurse of changes; report abuse immediately.
• Participate in care plans and maintain confidentiality.
• Meet in-service requirements and attend staff trainings.
• Maintain professional appearance and cooperative attitude.

Skills

Compassionate, mature, sympathetic and

Organization

Communication

Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Physical ability

Education

Texas Certification for Nursing Assistants

Job description

OBJECTIVE: Assists nursing personnel in provision of basic care for residents and necessary tasks and functions in compliance with Policy and Procedures

ORGANIZATION: The Certified Nurse Aide functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of the RN or LVN and reports to the Nursing Supervisor in conformity with Agency and regulatory policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must have current and valid Texas Certification for Nursing Assistants.
• Compassionate, mature, sympathetic and professional at all times.
• Good organization and communication skills
• Ability to read, write, understand and carry out directions.
• Candidate will have the physical ability to perform job‐related duties, which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling.

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RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists elders in the following areas:

• Keep call lights within reach at all time.
• Personal care functions including:
• Bathing (bed bath or shower)
• Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet)
• Grooming (shampoo, nailcare & shaving)
• Assist with dressing and undressing
• Assists with feeding provide water/fluids throughout your shift.
• Measuring and recording intake and output.
• Weigh elders standing or in wheelchair.
• Assists in turning and positioning every 2 hours checking briefs every 2 hours and changing as needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, splints).
• Helps keep elders’ rooms clean and supplied. Knock on doors before entering.
• Make and change beds (unoccupied and occupied).
• Transports elders, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assists nurses and other personnel as needed.
• Ambulate elders who require minimal assistance.
• Perform skin checks and notify Nurse of any abnormalities in skin integrity.
• Answer elders calls and takes appropriate action.
• Measures and records vital signs/weights and reports variations in vital signs to Nurse.
• mmediately report any changes in elders’ condition or incidents to the Charge Nurse. Report suspicion of abuse or actual abuse immediately. Stop and Watch.
• Participates in care plans with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Maintains confidentiality in relation to all elders, healthcare staff and documentation.
• Meets annual in-service requirements in accordance with Agency policy and state regulations.
• Maintains and enhances skill through attending appropriate staff development training
• Appearance is professional and complies with agency dress code.
• Maintains a cooperative manner towards elder/family and all members of the healthcare team.

Will-O-Bell is an Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.