Certified Nursing Assistant

PureHealth Transitional Care at Texas Health Presbyterian; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Free CEUs

401k Plan

CareHeroes rewards program

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Career Growth

Job summary

PureHealth Transitional Care at Texas Health Presbyterian is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support the nursing team in delivering quality patient care. The CNA will document care in real-time, assist with bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility, and help maintain patient rights and dignity.

You will collaborate with licensed nurses, participate in care plans, and contribute to a safe, clean environment while supporting therapy transport and meal services as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of state-approved Nursing Assistant Certification course
• Current BLS (CPR) certification is required
• Valid state CNA license

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with physical care including bathing, grooming, and hygiene
• Document patient care and observations in real-time
• Communicate with licensed nurse about changes in patient condition
• Assist in dining: prepare, feed, and record oral intake
• Transport patients to therapy appointments as needed
• Participate in recreation and social activities within the care program
• Respond promptly to call lights and provide appropriate assistance
• Assist with ensuring patient rights and dignity are maintained
• Maintain clean, safe patient rooms and comply with infection control procedures
• Support care progression and interdisciplinary service improvements

Skills

CNA Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join a team where your growth, success, and impact are at the heart of our mission. At PureHealth, we're not just building careers; we're nurturing lifelong journeys of professional and personal development. We're committed to taking care of our community, providing unparalleled care and making a meaningful impact like nowhere else. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Shifts: 6A-2P, 2P-10P, 10P-6AM FT, PRN's

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement
• Free CEUs
• 401k Plan
• Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Career Growth

Join our team and grow with us!

The Certified Nursing Assistant is an integral role to the nursing team and has a significant impact on the overall delivery of care to facility customers. The CNA is responsible for providing quality care to customers and supporting the goals for shift objectives to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide and assist with physical care of patients which will include but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation and range of motion
2. Responsible for real-time documentation of patient care and observations
3. Communicate timely with Licensed Nurse any observed or perceived changes in patient’s condition or behavior
4. Assist in the dining process by preparing customer for meals; serves and collects trays, assists in setting up and feeding residents, serves refreshments. Completes meal assessment and records oral intakes accurately
5. Responsible for patient transport to scheduled therapy appointments
6. Assists in recreational, motivational and socialization activities of care program
7. Responsible for timely response to call lights and providing appropriate response or service
8. Responsible for regular rounding with customers to anticipate and identify needs and respond timely and appropriately
9. Fully understand all aspects of patient’s rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting incidents of evidence of patient abuse or violation of patient’s rights
10. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services to them. Encourages growth and independence as care progression warrants
11. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of customer room. Assists in maintaining a safe customer environment
12. Adhere to infection control procedures including but not limited to hand washing and isolation practices
13. Adhere to Par Scanning procedures to ensure accurate tally of supple usage and availability
14. Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional
15. Maintain clinical competence through completion of annual continuing education requirements
16. May participate in interdisciplinary customer and service improvement initiatives

Competencies

• Thoroughly completes assignments
• Performs assigned treatment according to patient plan of care
• Reports timely changes in customer’s condition to appropriate party
• Demonstrates accurate ADL documentation
• Demonstrates accurate documentation in real-time
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of equipment in customer care areas
• Treatments and procedures are performed accurately and with proficient technique
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to complete assigned floor duties

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required License/Certification

• Successful completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant Certification course
• Valid state CNA license
• Current BLS (CPR) certification

Preferred Education/Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a CNA role

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate care and dedicated service!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour