CNA - FT / PT / PRN

SPJST Senior Living; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SPJST Senior Living in Taylor, TX seeks dedicated individuals for full-time positions. As a Nurse Assistant, you will provide essential care to residents, ensuring their comfort and safety while performing tasks like bathing, grooming, and responding to call lights.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and current certification. You will be required to lift and transfer residents safely and adhere to care guidelines set by the charge nurse.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Assistant Certification in Texas required.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to lift, move, and transfer residents.

Responsibilities

• Follow resident assignment schedule by charge nurse or unit manager.
• Lift, move, and transfer residents safely.
• Attend to residents' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Respond to call lights and resident needs promptly.

Skills

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow instructions

Capacity to lift more than 150 pounds

Education

High School Diploma

Nurse Assistant Certification in Texas

TFER food handler certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home 1 - Taylor, TX 76574

Position Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by charge nurse, or unit manager. This requires ability to be mentally alert and communicate verbally and in writing information regarding residents' condition and care.
• Lift, move and transfer residents as required. Check and reposition residents every 2 hours or more frequently as instructed. This involves the ability to safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight. It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lift more than 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs.
• Bathe, shampoo, shave, comb hair, dress appropriately, nail care of any residents assigned.
• Answer call lights in a timely manner. Be alert to resident's comforts and needs. Answer their request promptly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Must have current Nurse Assistant Certification in the State of Texas.
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents.
• Ability to complete assignments while having constant interruptions.
• Must be capable of performing the essential job functions.
• TFER (Texas Food Established Rules) food handler certificate must be obtained within 60 days upon hire.