CNA

Villas Del Sol Assisted Living • El Paso, TX

377d • $23,774 - $30,826 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Villas Del Sol Assisted Living LLC involves providing essential support to patients in an assisted living environment. The role focuses on assisting residents with daily living activities, monitoring their health, and ensuring their comfort and safety. The CNA will work closely with nursing staff to deliver high-quality care and maintain a supportive atmosphere for residents.

Requirements

• Minimum of six months Certified Nursing Assistant experience is required.
• High School Diploma / GED is required per policy.
• Must complete a TB Test.
• Must submit to a background check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older per policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred, although not required. All English, All Spanish, or both is required to communicate with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Provide physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure appropriate diet is received.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
• Document or report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
• Feed patients or assist them in eating or drinking.
• Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
• Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
• Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
• Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Prepare or serve food trays.
• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
• Record height or weight of patients.
• Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
• Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
• Change bed linens or make beds.
• Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
• Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
• Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
• Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
• Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigation, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Position or hold patients for surgical preparation.
• Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds.
• Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
• Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiography (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
• Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.

Benefits

• Pay varies based on experience and will be discussed during the interview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED