FT Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Day Shift

LifeCare; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the day shift. You will assist nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care, ensuring safety and quality. This entry-level position requires collaboration with medical teams and effective communication with patients. Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to advocating for patient dignity and rights.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in health care, requires patient care skills.
• Knowledge of safety measures and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under nursing staff direction.
• Communicates patient status and changes to nursing staff.
• Maintains equipment and ensures cleanliness.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Collaboration

Advocacy

Job description

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General Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists the Nursing Department in the care of patients. The CNA ensures that LifeCare Hospital’s philosophy, standards, policies, and procedures are met and maintained professionally. The CNA is actively involved in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.

Patient Population

Has contact with patients in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in the adult (18-65 yrs) and geriatric (65+) populations.

Supervision

Not applicable.

Standard Essential Functions

• The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position requirements are demonstrated through the successful completion of competencies established for the position, including understanding the population served and other special needs of patients or customers.
• Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

Job-Specific Essential Functions

• Provides patient care under the direction of the nursing staff in a competent and proficient manner. Assists nurses in identifying and responding to patient needs during rounds (e.g., personal needs, safety needs).
• Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the assigned nurse or nursing supervisor of any risk factors, initiating, and maintaining appropriate safety measures. Responds appropriately and assists others in emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
• Plans and organizes work for the assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources, and supplies to ensure the patient receives appropriate quality care.
• Communicates patient status and changes in patient condition to the nurse and next shift for continuity of care.
• Accurately completes and documents assignments (e.g., vital signs, blood glucose, meals, intake/output).
• Maintains equipment, ensuring it is clean and in working order; assures supplies are adequate.

Values

• We COLLABORATE: We develop our treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, clinicians, and patients’ families.
• We ADVOCATE: We advocate on behalf of every patient and family.
• We RESPECT: We recognize and value the dignity, rights, and resources of each patient.
• We PROVIDE: We provide complex medical care with purpose and compassion.
• We SERVE: We serve as a TEAM.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care