Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in San Antonio is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, assisting with daily activities, and supporting licensed nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have a current Nursing Assistant certification and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Expansive benefit package

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

CEU Support

State-of-the-art equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the patient's age.
• Assist patients with handling personal property like dentures and hearing aids.
• Report and record any changes in patient condition or behavior.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Completion of course for nursing assistants

Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant

CPR/BCLS Certification

Job description

A career at Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio, a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Bexar County who need continued care to recover completely. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Why work with us:

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Expansive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment

What you will do in this role:

• Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient's age
• Provide morning care including bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, hair combing, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary throughout the day
• Provide evening care such as face/wash, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, linen refreshing, cleaning over-bed tables, and other general care as needed
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove food trays, and assist with feeding if necessary
• Answer patient call lights, anticipate needs, and make rounds to assigned patients
• Assist patients with handling personal property like dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.
• Report and record any changes in patient condition or behavior and unusual incidents when appropriate
• Assist licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements:

• 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

Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey, including recovery from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.