Nursing Assistant Full Time Various Shifts Available

Nursing Assistant (CNA) AdventHealth Care Center Burleson

• AdventHealth Care Centerâ™s mission to âœExtend the Healing Ministry of Christâ
• The opportunity and encouragement to truly care for and love the patients/residents they serve
• The opportunity to work with like-minded co-workers who believe and support the organizationâ™s mission
• The patient-centric focus of meeting the needs of the patient/residents
• Being part of a large healthcare organization where we can be âœGreater as a Wholeâ

• Gives general care such as bathing, dressing, shampooing of hair, nail trimming, cleaning of teeth, hair care, and shaving of residents or assists residents to do their own care within limitation. 
• Responsible for making and changing beds.
• Attends to residentâ™s personal hygiene needs as required.  May assist residents to and from the bathroom and give bed pan.
• Serves meals to residents and assists those who cannot feed themselves or need assistance with their meals.  Records food and fluid intake per policy and procedures.
• Performs personal care and services to meet individual resident needs and preferences. 
• Communicates to enhance dignity and respect. 
• Answers call lights as required, keeping in mind that employees must respond to all calls regardless of who has immediate responsibility for the resident.
• Reports any change of condition or unusual findings to the unit nurse per policy and procedures.
• Applies aseptic technique in all resident care.  Follows Universal Precautions.
• Assists in transfer maneuvers, using proper body mechanics and gait belts per policy.
• Documents required residentsâ™ information as outlined by the facility policy and procedures.
• Checks and records vitals and weight on a regular basis following established policy or at the request of the unit nurse or at own discretion if the need exists.
• Carries out restorative nursing measures.
• Attends staff education, training and other required meetings.
• Follows the Nurse Aide Standards of Practice.
• Follows the residentâ™s care plan and communicates with the nurse about changes.
• May come in contact with blood and other infectious body fluids.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the unit nurse.

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Empathy and compassion
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Astute observation skills
• Ability to follow set rules and protocols
• Time management and organizational skills
• Sense of responsibility
• Desire to work with others

What You Will Need: