Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health•Keller, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A career at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller, a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the DFW area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply! What you will do in this role: Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures Other duties as assigned Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. EEOC Statement Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Completion of the course for nursing assistants
Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant
CPR/BCLS Certification
Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day
Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed
Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary
Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients
Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc
Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
Other duties as assigned