Certified Nursing Assistant, (Full Time)

Pure Health • Albuquerque, NM

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant is an integral part of the nursing team and contributes to the overall delivery of care to facility customers. The CNA provides quality care and supports shift objectives to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction. The role includes assisting with personal care, documenting care and observations, communicating changes in a patient’s condition, supporting meals and activities, transporting patients to therapy, responding to call lights, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment. The CNA must protect patient rights, comfort, privacy, and dignity, follow infection-control procedures, and maintain clinical competence through annual continuing education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant Certification course.
• Valid state CNA license.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a CNA role.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with patients’ physical care, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion.
• Document patient care and observations in real time.
• Timely communicate observed or perceived changes in a patient’s condition or behavior to a Licensed Nurse.
• Prepare customers for meals; serve and collect trays; assist with meal setup and feeding; serve refreshments; complete meal assessments; and accurately record oral intake.
• Transport patients to scheduled therapy appointments.
• Assist with recreational, motivational, and socialization activities in the care program.
• Respond promptly to call lights and provide an appropriate response or service.
• Round regularly with customers to anticipate and identify needs and respond appropriately and promptly.
• Understand patient rights, including freedom from restraints and abuse, and promptly report suspected abuse or violations of patient rights.
• Maintain each patient’s comfort, privacy, and dignity, and encourage growth and independence as care progression warrants.
• Help maintain the cleanliness and safety of customer rooms and the customer environment.
• Follow infection-control procedures, including handwashing and isolation practices.
• Follow Par Scanning procedures to ensure accurate tracking of supply use and availability.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance.
• Maintain clinical competence by completing annual continuing education requirements.
• May participate in interdisciplinary customer and service improvement initiatives.
• Complete assignments thoroughly, perform treatments according to patient care plans, accurately document ADLs and care in real time, use customer-care equipment proficiently, perform treatments and procedures accurately, and proactively complete assigned floor duties.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional license renewal reimbursement
• Free continuing education units (CEUs)
• 401(k) plan
• Rewards and recognition through the CareHeroes Program, including gift cards for great performance
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional career growth
• Advance pay benefit

What This Job Offers

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