CNA FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Houston, TX

About The Position

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. 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 role is at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit, which provides 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.
Must have 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, ambulation, use of special equipment, assistance with bed pans, urinals, or commodes, pre- and post-operative care, and application of binders or anti-embolic stockings.
Provide personal care, including bed baths and oral, hair, and back care; change bed linens; clean over-bed tables and bedside stands; and maintain the patient room.
Accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements, and document them in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is present, and maintain a comfortable environment with attention to cleanliness, 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 the direction of a Registered Nurse, perform routine treatment procedures such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances.
Release, remove, and reapply patient restraints under the direction of an RN, and ensure proper patient positioning and alignment.
Assist a Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding or meal preparation, such as opening containers and cutting food.
Perform other related duties as assigned.