CNA: Evening & Overnight Caregiver in Austin

Heath Austin Manager LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Heath Austin Manager LLC is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for its Austin, TX facility. Starting pay includes a shift differential for 2:30PM–10:30PM and 10:30PM–6:30AM shifts, reflecting the demand for around-the-clock care.

Ideal candidates are in good standing as CNAs, with a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of long-term care experience. Apply to join a team dedicated to resident comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.
• Assists resident with or performs activities of daily living for resident in accordance with care plans and established policies and procedures.
• Assists residents with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Coordinates dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
• Delivers nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provides assistance as necessary to ensure intake.Documents intake accordingly.
• Assists with weighing residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations.Reports weight changes to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists with tracking the condition of the resident’s skin.Reports any presence of pressure areas, skin breakdown or skin tears to nurse and supervisor.
• Assists nursing staff in carrying out toileting program activities.
• Completes flow sheets daily to indicate that the specified task was done.Documents the progress of each resident as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e., resident refusal, reassigned to nursing unit).
• Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents.
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require.Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant certification (state)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Heath Austin Manager LLC is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for its Austin, TX facility. Starting pay includes a shift differential for 2:30PM–10:30PM and 10:30PM–6:30AM shifts, reflecting the demand for around-the-clock care.

Ideal candidates are in good standing as CNAs, with a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of long-term care experience. Apply to join a team dedicated to resident comfort and safety.