CNA 6AM-6PM

About the role

Highland Pines is a Long-Term Care Facility seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. The facility credits its employees for the success and great clinical outcomes, and is committed to building a strong nursing team in East Texas.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class
• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility's established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care
• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident
• Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately
• Make beds, clean bedside and over bed tables
• Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident's reach
• Wash hands before and after caring for each resident
• Place residents in correct and comfortable position
• Head of bed elevated at 30 for all residents on feeding
• Assist residents with dental and mouth care
• Observe and report the presence of reddened areas on bony prominence
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator

Schedule

6PM-6AM

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance