CNA FT Days

Kindred; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Antonio Central is a long-term acute care facility inside Baptist Medical Center, focused on caring for patients recovering from critical illness. We are seeking a Nursing Assistant to support professional nursing staff in providing daily patient care and comfort.

The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patients, and ensuring a safe, clean environment while communicating effectively with the care team. Previous LTAC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Six months’ experience in acute or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in patient care in assigned area.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Take and record vital signs and intake/output; document promptly.
• Prepare patient room for admission/ transfers; maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Answer call lights, telephone and paging system; respond appropriately.
• Under RN direction, perform routine treatments and assist with care.
• Assist with meals and feeding; help with patient comfort.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital San Antonio Central, is located inside Baptist Medical Center is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

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.