Certified Nurses Aide CNA, SNF - PRN

Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Carillon Senior Living is a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It’s a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We are currently seeking an experienced Certified Nurse's Aide to join our Health Center team. If you’re looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today!

Requirements

• Holds current Nursing Assistant Certification in Texas or possesses written documentation from state examiner that requirements for such were met
• Successfully completes competency evaluation requirements under state guidelines
• Has effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to promote a courteous, calm atmosphere
• Be able to assist the licensed staff nurse, as well as the charge nurse to fulfill management functions
• Be able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the system
• Have the ability to demonstrate age-appropriate knowledge of growth and development in order to assist in the collection of data by the licensed nurse
• Have the ability to provide prompt, courteous reception of all patients presenting to the nursing unit
• Show the ability to demonstrate initiative by actively seeking additional duties, as well as accepting and performing all other duties as assigned
• Possesses knowledge of and implements infection control and universal precaution practices
• Able to interpret and explain menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process and understands requests
• Able to lift up to and over 100 lbs., move, and transfer resident as needed
• Able to bend, stoop, crouch, walk, push, pull, and able to climb at least 8 flights of stairs.
• Able to perform physical demands of the position which are frequently extreme and require the highest level of concern for personal and resident safety
• May occasionally be subject to physically or mentally violent residents
• Able to withstand disagreeable odors
• Works safely with possible blood borne, and air borne pathogens present
• All five senses must be intact or correctable to acceptable levels and be mentally alert

Responsibilities

• Supports and nurtures resident’s physical and mental health
• Bathes residents as scheduled and provides other necessary personal care
• Records medication and personal care given on the Daily Care Record
• Reports relevant changes to Charge Nurse
• Utilizes and submits charge sheets on a daily basis
• Performs any other duty in which the appropriate training level has been achieved
• Makes resident round with off-going shift as well as hourly, ensuring residents are clean, comfortable, and ascertaining overall condition
• Lifts, turns, and transfers residents when needed, utilizing proper safety equipment
• Passes out fresh ice water to each resident
• Assists residents in feeding and making sure food is appropriately portioned for the resident
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in dining area
• Attends server training sessions on proper procedures for serving meals
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned
• Implements new skills learned in training to enhance job performance
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program resulting in $300 for each successful employment referral
• Offering Everyday Pay!
• Continual professional training and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED