Compassionate Nurse Aide: Resident Care & Support

Avir at Heritage House; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir at Heritage House is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct resident care under supervision, assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a positive environment. The role requires CNA certification and reliable attendance.

You will follow care plans, document care, and report changes to nursing staff while adhering to safety and infection control practices. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes teamwork and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Aide in good standing with the State or must within four (4) months of employment have completed state required training and a competency evaluation program.
• Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, and positioning in and out of bed, chair, etc.
• Reads and follows daily care plans; performs assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures; reports changes in resident condition to nurse in charge; documents care provision on resident record/flowsheets as required and reports accidents and incidents; and provides nursing functions as directed by supervisor
• Understands and follows safety, sanitation and infection control policy and procedures, to include but not limited to proper hand washing, proper wearing of masks and gloves and promptly reports any violations to supervisor.
• Attend orientation and in-service as required by the state.
• Completes all required on-line education as deemed necessary by the state and the facility.
• Promotes positive relationships with residents, visitors and government regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of residents.
• Attend and participate in training, educational activities and staff meetings; assist with orientation and training other staff.
• Other duties as assigned
• Works in a climate-controlled and well-lighted environment.. Works in an office and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in handwashing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading and writing abilities

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Avir at Heritage House is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct resident care under supervision, assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a positive environment. The role requires CNA certification and reliable attendance.

You will follow care plans, document care, and report changes to nursing staff while adhering to safety and infection control practices. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes teamwork and professional conduct.