Night Shift Patient Care Tech (CNA/MA Eligible)

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Night Shift Nurse Aide/Patient Care Assistant to support adult and geriatric patient care on the 7pm-7am schedule. The role requires completion of a CNA or certified medical assistant program, or current nursing student in first semester, or military medic experience.

CPR certification is required. The candidate will work under supervision, follow instructions, maintain a clean workspace, and assist with activities of daily living while complying with

Qualifications

• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program or certified medical assistant program.
• Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility.
• Or Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the Nursing Program.
• Or documented military experience as a medic/corpsman.
• Or foreign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies; equipment is kept in good working condition and supplies are at par levels.
• Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff: activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings; patient mobility and safety.
• Respond effectively in emergencies; initiates CPR when appropriate; monitors patient safety and reports at-risk patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medications; complies with safety guidelines and infection control policies.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Instructions follow

Accountability

Dress code compliance

Initiative

Independence

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant program

1 year CNA experience

Nursing student (first semester)

Military medic/corpsman experience

Foreign nursing graduate (not licensed in US)

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Night Shift Nurse Aide/Patient Care Assistant to support adult and geriatric patient care on the 7pm-7am schedule. The role requires completion of a CNA or certified medical assistant program, or current nursing student in first semester, or military medic experience.

CPR certification is required. The candidate will work under supervision, follow instructions, maintain a clean workspace, and assist with activities of daily living while complying with