CNA FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The CNA assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, personal care, and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. The position is at Kindred Hospital Dallas Central and Acute Rehabilitation Unit, which provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
BLS Certification.
At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care-related problems.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, using special equipment, assisting with bed pans, urinals, or commodes, ambulating patients, pre- and post-operative care, applying binders or anti-embolism stockings, bathing and personal care, changing linens, and maintaining the patient room and bedside area.
Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is present, and maintain a clean, comfortable environment with appropriate ventilation and lighting.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling patient belongings and personal property.
Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond appropriately.
Under Registered Nurse direction, perform routine treatments such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under RN direction, ensuring proper patient position and alignment.
Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or preparing food items.
Perform other related duties as assigned.