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Davita Inc.

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Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in Houston, Texas, to provide essential care for residents. Responsibilities include performing daily living activities, maintaining safety, and collaborating with healthcare staff. This full-time position requires a High School diploma, valid CNA certification, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Current Texas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) required.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Previous gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care to Sisters meeting their ADLs and assist them.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Record and report health data as needed.

Skills

Communication
Patience
Tactfulness
Emotional maturity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Summary:


The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is responsible for performing routine service duties and procedures necessary for the care, comfort, and safety of the Sisters; including performing skills to meet the activities of daily living (ADLs) and other procedures within the scope of the CNA responsibilities. The CNA will maintain a clean, safe environment that reflects the preferences and needs of the Sisters by utilizing basic knowledge of communication techniques, infection control, safety, body mechanics, and age-related differences when providing care.


The Certified Nurse Assistant is expected to behave in a manner consistent with the Core Values and must collaborate with other Associates and departments to ensure the overall mission is achieved.


Responsibilities:


  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Provide care for any Villa de Matel (VDM) Sister as directed by the charge nurse.
  • Accept assignments with adequate notice including changes in shifts in order to accommodate the staffing needs of VDM.
  • Encourage and assist Sisters to participate in the spiritual, social, grooming, and therapeutic activities of VDM. Works with the providers/facilitators of these services.
  • Obtain, observe, report, and record physiological, cognitive, and sensory data as requested by the licensed nurse or as indicated by the Sister's condition.
  • Perform skills to meet ADLs or assist Sisters to perform their own ADLs.
  • Perform assignments necessary for the operation of the department as delegated by the licensed nurse.
  • Utilize good stewardship in the use of physical facilities, supplies, and equipment. Orders, replenishes, and obtains supplies and equipment as needed. Reports needed maintenance and unsafe conditions.
  • Attend at least one educational offering each quarter and all mandatory in-services.
  • Welcome and assist new Associates and Volunteers in their orientation to the Villa de Matel.
  • Apply HIPAA regulations to everyone.
  • Has verbal and written communication skills.
  • Has the ability to remain patient and tactful while performing a variety of repetitive and sometimes unpleasant tasks.
  • Has emotional maturity and ability to avoid intrusion of personal problems on quality and stability of service.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Rights of Sisters:


  • Treat all Sisters with consideration and respect.
  • Respects privacy during life and after death.
  • Maintains confidentiality during life and after death.
  • Encourages Sister to participate in her care, implements her choices and/or preferences when consistent with the approved plan of care, and reports to licensed nurse when unable to do so.

Related to Work Environment:


  • Follow the policies and procedures of CHRISTUS Health and those specific to Villa de Matel Center.

Related to Associate Development:


  • Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team and departmental meetings.
  • Attend and participate in appropriate and approved education events.
  • Provide feedback through Associate Satisfaction surveys and other focus groups/surveys to improve and maintain a great place to work.

Job Requirements:


Education/Skills


  • High School diploma or GED required

Experience


  • Previous gerontology experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications


  • Current Texas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) required
  • BLS required

Work Schedule:


Hiring for all shifts


Work Type:


Full Time

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