CNA - PRN

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE•Silsbee, TX

About The Position

Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a compassionate, driven, and fun-spirited Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct nursing care at Paradigm at the Pines in Silsbee, Texas. The role provides resident care under the direction of a nurse and in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment. CNAs are expected to provide professional, courteous care that respects each resident’s dignity and privacy, and to coordinate and communicate nursing services with other resident services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Two years of long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care under the direction of a nurse and in accordance with regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment.
Perform assigned resident care duties, including transporting and transferring residents; restocking resident rooms; changing linens; positioning, bathing, and dressing residents; assisting with bowel and bladder needs, eating, and hydration; taking vital signs; and providing other care as needed or directed.
Document and promptly report observations, care provided, and other pertinent information regarding resident care and condition to the nursing supervisor.
Ensure nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner.
Approach residents in a kind, gentle, and friendly manner while respecting their dignity and privacy.
Know and use the facility’s written policies and procedures.
Coordinate and communicate nursing services with other resident services using established methods.