Full-Time CNA - LTACH/ARU Patient Care

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

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit in Houston seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in our LTACH and rehabilitation unit. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help with admissions, transfers, and discharge under RN supervision.

You will work closely with the care team to ensure comfort, safety and dignity for patients with complex medical needs, contributing to a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; preferred in healthcare setting.
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care: position, transfer, assist with equipment, bedpan/urinal, ambulation, and hygiene.
• Accurately take and record vital signs and intake/output; document promptly.
• Prepare rooms for admission/transfer and ensure equipment availability; maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and belongings.
• Respond to call lights and paging system promptly.
• Assist with routine treatments under RN supervision.
• Assist with restraints under RN direction.
• Support RN/LVN/LPN with complex treatments.
• Deliver meals and assist with feeding as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Task organization

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit in Houston seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in our LTACH and rehabilitation unit. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help with admissions, transfers, and discharge under RN supervision.

You will work closely with the care team to ensure comfort, safety and dignity for patients with complex medical needs, contributing to a collaborative clinical environment.