Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to deliver exceptional patient care. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and monitoring patient conditions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team in a nurturing environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to help others, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to provide outstanding care.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant course and state certification required.
• Minimum six months experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties including personal hygiene and meal assistance.
• Assist nursing staff with treatment procedures and report patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

CPR/BCLS Certification

Education

Nursing Assistant Course Completion

Current State Certification as a Nursing Assistant

Job description

What you will do in this role:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day
• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Completion of course for nursing assistants
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant
• CPR/BCLS Certification
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills