PRN CNA/Nurse Aide
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. Nurse Aides play a critical role in supporting residents’ quality of life through personal care, rehabilitative care when directed, and care delivered according to each resident’s Nursing Care Plan. The role calls for a service-minded approach, patience, and enthusiasm for working with older adults. This is a PRN, or as-needed, position requiring flexible schedule availability and a minimum of 16 hours per month filling open shifts. The Wesleyan is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Possess and maintain a current, active Nurse Aide Certificate from the Texas Department of Health.
- Be in good physical and mental condition and willing to work with the aged population.
- Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be able to support residents at their current maturity, cognitive, and medical or physical levels.
- Be able to work despite frequent interruptions.
- Be able to read and write English clearly enough to communicate with residents and teammates, follow instructions, identify materials from labels, and understand directions for use.
- Be able to take and follow directions and supervision and work as part of a team providing care and general nursing-unit functions.
- Have a service-minded approach to all aspects of the job.
- Have a passion for working in a senior living community and in an Assisted Living and Memory Care community.
- Align with and be enthusiastic about The Wesleyan’s culture and core values.
- Be available for a flexible schedule and work at least 16 hours per month filling open shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a caregiver in a memory care community.
Responsibilities
- Perform Nursing Aide procedures as directed and in accordance with instructions from the Charge Nurse.
- Conduct resident rounds as assigned with the oncoming or outgoing shift.
- Identify resident problems and immediately report them to a licensed nurse.
- Complete assignments promptly, completely, and accurately within the shift.
- Provide direct and rehabilitative care when directed, following the Nursing Care Plan.
- Assist residents with bathing, oral care, dressing and undressing, toileting, perineal care, catheter care, grooming, eating, and vital-sign checks.
- Perform light housekeeping to maintain residents’ rooms and the unit according to organizational and regulatory standards.
- Ensure residents receive adequate assistance with meals, nourishment, and transportation to the meal service area.
- Supervise and assist residents with prescribed meals as needed, and feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
- Record the care provided to residents accurately and promptly.
- Observe nursing-related infection control procedures.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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