Night Shift CNA: LTAC Patient Care Hero

Kindred Hospital San Antonio Central; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Antonio Central is a long-term acute care hospital specializing in treatment of patients recovering from critical illness. The Nursing Assistant assists with ADLs and patient care under RN supervision to support recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, patient positioning, and basic care tasks, while maintaining a clean, comfortable environment and effective communication with supervisors

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

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

Excellent communication

Regular attendance

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

No travel required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kindred Hospital San Antonio Central is a long-term acute care hospital specializing in treatment of patients recovering from critical illness. The Nursing Assistant assists with ADLs and patient care under RN supervision to support recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, patient positioning, and basic care tasks, while maintaining a clean, comfortable environment and effective communication with supervisors