Full-Time CNA: Acute Care & Rehab Support

Kindred; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist professional nursing staff in delivering patient care within LTACH/ARU settings. You will support ADLs, provide personal care, and offer emotional support under RN supervision.

The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, admissions/discharges, and responding to call lights, with emphasis on teamwork and patient comfort in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Assist in patient care under RN supervision, including ADLs and basic clinical skills.
• Must have current Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS.
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist professional nursing staff in delivering patient care within LTACH/ARU settings. You will support ADLs, provide personal care, and offer emotional support under RN supervision.

The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, admissions/discharges, and responding to call lights, with emphasis on teamwork and patient comfort in a hospital environment.