Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2p-10p

OPCO Skilled Management; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide basic nursing care to residents under the supervision of licensed nurses. You will perform routine tasks and support daily living activities. The role emphasizes communication with residents and staff, maintaining cleanliness, and preparing residents with care procedures.

Training and state registry requirements are required. Prior CNA experience is welcome but not required; commitment to patient comfort and safety is

Qualifications

• Must have completed State Approved Nurse Aide Training and be listed on the State Registry in good standing.
• Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff, and read/write.
• Prior experience as Nurse Aide preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under supervision and assist with daily living activities.
• Assist residents with bathing, grooming and hygiene; help with adaptive equipment.
• Explain procedures to residents before performing them.
• Maintain resident comfort by changing wet clothing and linens as needed.
• Make beds for occupied and unoccupied residents.
• Participate in shift handoffs and report care concerns.

Skills

Nurse Aide Training

Communication skills

Reading & writing ability

Education

State Approved Nurse Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

Objective

Provides basic nursing care to residents within the scope of the nursing assistant responsibilities and performs basic nursing procedures under the direction of the licensed nurse supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty
• Assists residents with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment
• Explains procedures to residents before administering
• Keeps residents dry (changes gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled)
• Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents
• Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied)

Qualifications

• Successful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing; Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff; Must have the ability to read and write.
• Prior experience as Nurse Aide preferred but not required