CNA FT Days

ScionHealth; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in the care of patients with complex medical needs. You will help with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and provide emotional support under supervision.

This role requires fluent English, good attendance, and Basic computer skills. You will contribute to a safe, clean environment and assist with admissions, transfers, and routine treatments as directed

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Minimum six months' experience in acute or long-term care.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsabilidades

• Assist professional nursing personnel in providing patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Record vital signs and document promptly.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for admissions and transfers.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Respond to patient calls and paging system.
• Assist with routine treatment procedures under RN supervision.
• Release and reapply restraints under RN direction.
• Assist with meal service and feeding.
• Maintain cleanliness and comfort of patient environment.

Conhecimentos

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Formação académica

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Ferramentas

Basic computer skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.


• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.


• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.


• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.


• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.


• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.


• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.


• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.


• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.


• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.


• Must have good and regular attendance.


• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills


• Basic computer knowledge.


• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.


• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.


• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification


• BLS Certification

Experience

• Minimum six months' experience in acute or long-term care facility.