Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Shoal; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free CEUs

401k Plan

CareHeroes rewards

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Job summary

PureHealth in Texas City is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join a dedicated nursing team. The CNA will provide quality patient care, assist with daily activities, document care in real time, and support shift objectives to improve efficiency and satisfaction.

Required are a CNA certification, valid license, BLS/CPR, and a High School Diploma or equivalent. Opportunities exist across full-time, part-time, and PRN 8-hour shifts with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Must have successful completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant Certification course.
• Valid state CNA license.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with physical care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, transfers and mobility.
• Document patient care and observations in real time.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the licensed nurse promptly.
• Assist in dining by preparing residents for meals, serving trays, and feeding.
• Transport patients to scheduled therapies as needed.
• Maintain infection control practices and ensure patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

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.

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

• 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
• Responsible for real-time documentation of patient care and observations
• Communicate timely with Licensed Nurse any observed or perceived changes in patient’s condition or behavior
• 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
• Responsible for patient transport to scheduled therapy appointments
• Assists in recreational, motivational and socialization activities of care program
• Responsible for timely response to call lights and providing appropriate response or service
• Responsible for regular rounding with customers to anticipate and identify needs and respond timely and appropriately
• 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
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services to them. Encourages growth and independence as care progression warrants
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of customer room. Assists in maintaining a safe customer environment
• Adhere to infection control procedures including but not limited to hand washing and isolation practices
• Adhere to Par Scanning procedures to ensure accurate tally of supple usage and availability
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional
• Maintain clinical competence through completion of annual continuing education requirements
• 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- 8 HOUR SHIFTS

Pay: $18.50 per hour