Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA PRN

Cantex Continuing Care Network; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition & CEU Reimbursement

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care and nursing support in accordance with individualized care plans. The CNA will monitor patient conditions, document observations, and collaborate with nursing staff to promote safety and quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes independence, teamwork, and adherence to policies, with duties including care delivery, charting, safety practices, and ongoing professional education.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• English reading, writing and speaking skills required.
• Ability to lift, move and transfer patients safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to assigned patients in accordance with care plans and safety procedures.
• Document patient care activities and observations in accordance with policies.
• Promote independence and quality of life for patients.
• Communicate patient status and care concerns to the Charge Nurse at shift start and end.
• Observe patient conditions and document relevant observations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, hazard-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Follow procedures for safe lifting and transferring of patients.
• Keep care equipment and devices clean, functional and charged; report malfunctions.
• Participate in in-service education and certification maintenance activities.
• Perform incidental housekeeping tasks to support a clean care environment.
• Serve as a team leader and model; support abuse prevention and safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Lifting & transferring

Teamwork

Education

CNA certification (state)

Job description

Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care and daily nursing support in accordance with individualized care plans, established standards of care, and applicable policies and procedures. This role assists patients with routine care needs, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, supports patient safety initiatives, and promotes independence whenever possible. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works collaboratively with nursing staff to support quality patient care and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to assigned patients in accordance with care plans, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Document patient care activities and observations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Promote and support patient independence and quality of life whenever possible.
• Communicate patient status updates and care concerns to the supervising Charge Nurse at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Observe patient conditions, contribute relevant clinical information, and document observations as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Follow established procedures for safe lifting, positioning, transferring, and assisting patients.
• Ensure care-related equipment and mobile devices remain clean, functional, and properly charged, and report malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Participate in required in-service education, certification maintenance activities, and Patient Care Management Systems training.
• Perform incidental housekeeping or maintenance tasks necessary to support a clean and safe care environment.
• Serve as a team leader and role model while supporting abuse prevention, patient safety, and quality care initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to lift, move, and transfer patients safely

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.