Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (CNA)

Vibra Healthcare; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare in Odessa, TX is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assist with daily living activities, and support physicians and staff.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing units, transporting patients, documenting care and observations, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. CNA certification preferred; previous hospital or long-term care experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience, preferably in a hospital or long term care facility.
• Nurse Aide certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care such as positioning patients, turning patients, applying equipment, assisting with bedpan, urinal or commode, ambulating patients, and recording vital signs.
• Assist in preparing units, rooms, supplies, and beds for admissions, transfers, emergencies, or discharges.
• Obtain admission height, weight, and vital signs.
• Provide living skills assistance (bed bath, oral hygiene, dressing) and help with meals and documentation of diet.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and patient weight accurately.
• Conduct glucometer quality checks each shift.
• Answer call lights, anticipate needs, and make rounds.
• Perform care for patients in isolation per protocol.
• Transport patients and collect/ship specimens as required.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge procedures and in caring for patient belongings.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; report equipment issues; follow PHI handling guidelines.
• Participate in care plans and post-mortem care as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Teamwork

Care planning

Education

Nurse Aide certification (preferred)

Tools

Glucometer

Job description

Vibra Healthcare in Odessa, TX is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assist with daily living activities, and support physicians and staff.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing units, transporting patients, documenting care and observations, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. CNA certification preferred; previous hospital or long-term care experience is desirable.