Certified Nursing Assistant

Management and Training Corporation•Littlefield, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides essential patient care at the Texas Civil Commitment Medical Center in Littlefield, Texas. The CNA assists licensed nursing staff in delivering quality healthcare while following medical and security protocols in a secure, structured environment. The role requires interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with patients and facility personnel.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, or GED.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Texas.
At least one year of experience working as a CNA in a healthcare setting.
CPR/BLS certification.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and other personal-care needs.
Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, positioning, range-of-motion activities, and mobility devices using approved safety procedures.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures, and assist licensed nursing staff as directed.
Measure, record, and promptly report assigned patient information, including vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other routine observations.
Observe patients for changes in physical condition, behavior, mental status, skin integrity, or signs of pain or distress, and promptly report concerns to licensed medical staff.
Perform routine patient-care assignments under licensed nursing staff's direction and within documented training, demonstrated competency, and authorized scope of duties. The CNA does not assist with medications.
Collect, label, and transport non-invasive specimens when trained and assigned and in accordance with facility procedures.
Assist with skin-care activities and wound-care preparation as directed. Perform wound-related tasks only when specifically authorized, trained, competency-validated, and permitted by facility policy and applicable assignment or delegation requirements. Do not independently assess wounds or determine treatment.
Accurately and promptly document care provided, patient observations, and other required information in the designated medical record or reporting system.
Maintain patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights during all interactions and care activities.
Coordinate with healthcare and security personnel to support the safety of patients, employees, and visitors while following clinical and facility-security procedures.
Respond appropriately to emergencies by obtaining assistance, taking actions within current training such as CPR or basic life support, and following facility emergency procedures.
Initiate telehealth calls for emergencies after hours.