Certified Nursing Assistant

Purposelink Recruitment; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Purposelink Recruitment seeks a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Palestine, Texas to join a care team. The role offers a 4/3 split schedule and hands-on support to patients to ensure comfort, safety, and quality daily living assistance.

Requirements include Texas CNA license and AHA BLS, 2+ years of CNA experience, and active license; responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, documentation, and reporting to nursing staff.

Qualifications

• CNA license in the state of Texas.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 2+ years of nursing assistant experience.
• Active license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide meals, hydration, and mobility support.
• Administer non-prescription adjunct care as appropriate and monitor patient comfort.
• Check vital signs, monitor weight, document intake/output, and report changes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and document all actions accurately.
• Follow policies and procedures and uphold professional standards.

Skills

CNA experience

Vital signs monitoring

ADLs assistance

Education

Active Texas CNA license

Tools

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Palestine, TX | 4/3 Split Schedule

Overview

Our client is seeking a dependable and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their care team in Palestine, Texas. In this role, you will support nursing staff and provide essential hands-on care to patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and high-quality daily living assistance. This position offers a stable 4/3 split schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet ALL of the following:

Licensure & Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State of Texas
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

Experience

• 2+ years of nursing assistant experience
• Appropriate active license

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including serving meals, feeding, ambulating, turning, positioning, and providing hydration
• Provide adjunct care such as administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice/heat treatments, sitz baths, therapeutic baths, and applying restraints
• Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs, monitoring weight, testing urine, and recording intake/output
• Enhance patient comfort by transporting patients, responding to call lights, and reporting observations to nursing supervisors
• Document all actions by completing required forms, logs, reports, and records
• Follow all policies and procedures to maintain smooth work operations
• Protect patient confidentiality and uphold organizational values
• Adhere to professional standards, hospital policies, federal/state/local regulations, and JCAHO requirements
• Maintain job knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, and licensure upkeep
• Support the nursing department by taking ownership of new tasks and seeking opportunities to add value

Work Schedule

• 4/3 split schedule
• Location: Palestine, TX area