Double Weekend CNA

About the Role

A nursing assistant responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Texas.
• A 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 their current maturity level.
• 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 the 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 ensure appropriate care is provided to the correct resident.
• Report missing ID bands to the admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds and clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Ensure water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water, and within the resident’s reach.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.