Cna Jobs in Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant, in accordance with state requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• CNA experience within the last two years; if experience was more than two years ago, complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Ability to successfully pass the care center’s competency program.
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients’ temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assist patients with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Prepare and provide meals and/or assist patients with meals.
• Perform light homemaking and other environmental services.
• Observe, report, and document changes in patient status.
• Understand basic elements of body functioning and report changes in patients’ body functions as indicated.
• Recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate emergency procedures according to care center policy.
• Follow care center procedures for infection prevention and control, hazardous waste handling, and safety measures.
• Follow specific written personal-care instructions in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assist patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by a nurse or therapist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.