Resident Care Specialist - CNA

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare at the Brazos in Richmond, TX is seeking full-time or part-time Resident Care Specialists to join a dedicated care team. You will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a nurse, assist with daily activities, take vital signs, and support residents with mobility, hygiene, meals, and hydration.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and an active CNA certification in Texas, with preference for 2 years in long-term care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active CNA certification in Texas required.
• Long-term care experience preferred (2 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under the direction of a nurse.
• Perform resident care duties such as transporting, changing linen, positioning, bathing, and assistance with eating and hydration.
• Document and report observations and care delivered to residents to the nursing supervisor promptly.
• Ensure timely nursing interventions.
• Provide care with dignity, respect, and privacy.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification in TX (active)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Paradigm at the Brazos - Richmond, TX 77469Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: AnyParadigm at the Brazos is looking for full-time / part-time Resident Care Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to applicable state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment under the direction of a nurse.
• Perform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as needed or directed
• Document and report any observations, care delivered to residents daily and other pertinent information regarding resident care and condition to the nursing supervisor promptly
• Ensure that nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner
• Provide care in a professional/courteous manner by ensuring the resident is approached in a kind, gentle, friendly manner, and in a manner that respects resident's dignity and privacy
• Have knowledge of and utilize the facility's written policies and procedures
• Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
Referral program
• Professional development assistance

QualificationsRequirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State
• 2 years experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.