Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Nights

Kindred Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Kindred Hospital San Antonio is a long-term acute care hospital specializing in treatment for patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. It provides intensive care and telemetry-level services, with a multidisciplinary team focused on personalized treatment plans and recovery.

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulating, and assisting patients with bed pans, urinals, or commodes; providing preoperative and postoperative care; applying binders or anti-embolic stockings; providing baths and oral, hair, and back care; changing linens; cleaning and straightening patient areas; and performing other necessary general care during the shift.
• Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document in a timely manner.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is in the room, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment with appropriate ventilation and lighting.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling and caring for patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond appropriately.
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
• Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN; ensure the patient is properly positioned and aligned.
• Assist Registered Nurses and/or LVNs/LPNs with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or preparing food items for patients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED