Certified Nursing Assistant 10 PM to 6 AM

Trinity Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Mont Belvieu is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential daily care for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and ensuring comfort while maintaining communication with supervising nurses. Ideal candidates possess a CNA certificate or are enrolled in a nursing assistant program, with skills in teamwork, communication, and patience. Join a supportive environment that emphasizes care for individuals' needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Knowledge of age-related needs for resident care.
• Supportive team member and example of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care and services.
• Report changes in resident’s condition to supervisors.
• Assist residents with daily personal care activities.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or enrollment in Temporary Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Description

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.

Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).

Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bedbath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.

Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.

Assist residents with hair care functions (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.).

Assist residents with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toenails). (Note: Does not include diabetic residents.)

Keep hair residents clean shaven (i.e., facial hair, under arms, on legs, etc.) as instructed.

Keep residents dry and perform incontinent care (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled).

Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.

Make beds (occupied and unoccupied).

Put extra covers on beds as requested.

Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position.

Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.).

Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.

Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e., church services, parties, visitors, etc.).

Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.

Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.

Requirements

Must have a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or be enrolled in a Temporary Nursing Assistant Program.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult resident.