PRN CNA/Nurse Aide

Wesleyan Homes • Georgetown, TX

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About The Position

The Wesleyan is seeking a CNA or non-certified Nurse Aide to provide direct care to residents in its Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This is a PRN, as-needed role requiring a flexible schedule and availability to fill open shifts for at least 16 hours per month. Nurse Aides support residents’ daily needs and help maintain a safe, clean, and supportive care environment.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current, active Nurse Aide Certificate from the Texas Department of Health.
• Must be in good physical and mental condition and willing to work with the aged population.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be able to support residents at their current maturity, cognitive, and medical or physical levels.
• Ability to work despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read and write English clearly enough to communicate with residents and teammates, follow instructions, identify materials from labels, and understand directions for use.
• Ability to take and follow directions and supervision, and work as part of a team providing care and general nursing-unit functions.
• Must have a service-minded approach to all aspects of the job.
• Passion for working in a senior living community, particularly Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Alignment with and enthusiasm for The Wesleyan’s culture and core values.
• Flexible schedule availability and ability to fill open shifts for at least 16 hours per month.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a caregiver in a memory care community.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nursing Aide procedures as directed and according to instructions from the Charge Nurse.
• Conduct resident rounds as assigned with the oncoming or outgoing shift.
• Identify resident problems and report them immediately to a licensed nurse.
• Complete assignments timely, completely, and accurately during the shift.
• Provide direct and rehabilitative care as directed and in accordance with the Nursing Care Plan.
• Assist residents with bathing, oral care, dressing and undressing, toileting, perineal care, catheter care, grooming, eating, and checking vital signs.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain residents’ rooms and the unit according to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Assist residents with meals, nourishment, and transportation to the meal service area; supervise prescribed meals and feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
• Record care provided to residents accurately and promptly.
• Observe infection-control procedures related to nursing.
• Work cooperatively with residents, nurses, other nursing assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, families, administration, consultants, and ancillary service providers.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Wellness Director and/or Administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed