CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston, CHRISTUS Health seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to provide essential care to the Sisters. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a safe environment, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates should have a strong foundation in communication and gerontology, along with required certifications.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in gerontology preferred.
• Current Texas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Providing care for Sisters as directed by the charge nurse.
• Assisting Sisters with daily living activities (ADLs).
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Emotional Maturity

Patience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job 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:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed