Certified Nurses Aide CNA - Full Time 7a-7p

Windsor at Celebration•Lubbock, TX

5h•$14 - $16

About The Position

When you work at Carillon Senior Living, you’ll notice that it’s more than a place to retire, it’s 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 just celebrated 50 years of serving Lubbock and West Texas as a trusted senior living community. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. 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! The Certified Nurse Aide will perform basic nursing duties to assist LVNs/RNs and other employees with tasks to support department operations and to provide exceptional care to residents through gentle and respectful handling of residents and fostering a team oriented and positive work and living environment.

Requirements

Holds current Nursing Assistant Certification in Texas or posses written documentation from state examiner that requirements for such were met
Successfully completes competency evaluation requirements under state guidelines
Completed and been certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR-Healthcare Provider) preferred
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

Nice To Haves

Completed and been certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR-Healthcare Provider) preferred

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

Comprehensive health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Accident insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Personal life insurance
Paid time off starting at 128 hours your first year
Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
Access to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon match
Employee Referral Program resulting in $300 for each successful employment referral
Offering Everyday Pay!
Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!