Certified Nurse Aide (FT Night Shift) $1,000 Sign On Bonus (73347)

Job DetailsJob Location: The Homestead of Denison - Denison, TX 75020Job Shift: SwingJoin A Compassionate and Dedicated Team!

Our Care Teams are True Caregivers.  They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery.  Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!

Responsibilities

We are searching for a professional and compassionate Certified Nurse Aides who are responsible for delivering and assisting resident with daily needs, including personal care needs, preparation for activity or social programs and routine activities in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements.

The CNA also provides exceptional nursing care to residents within the scope of the CNA responsibilities and completes nursing procedures under the direction of the Licensed Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.

Administrative

Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner
Report all changes in resident’s condition to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor immediately

Nursing Care

Weigh residents in accordance with his/her plan of care
Report any significant weight loss or weight gain to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor in accordance with facility policies
Measure residents’ temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake, output and food consumption and document in the official medical record
Keep residents’ water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift and within easy reach of the resident
Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.)
Record the resident’s food/fluid intake | Report changes in the resident’s eating habits
Assist residents in accordance to their needs ranging from minimal assistance to total dependent care on activities of daily living (ADLs) 
Contribute to the development and implementation of interventions in accordance with the resident’s needs/goals for care preferences and recognize standards of practice that address the identified limitations in ability to conduct ADLs
Monitor and evaluate the resident’s response to care plan interventions and treatments in accordance with facility policies
Care for residents with mental and psychosocial disorders as well as residents with history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder and who have been identified in the facility assessment
Assist in preparing the resident for exams, tests and procedures | Provide support or accompany residents to appointments

Care Plan and Assessment

Participate in the care planning process in accordance with facility policies based on resident preferences and person-centered care
Review care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident’s daily care routine have been made on the care plan

Admissions | Transfers | Discharges

Assist nurses with admission, transfer and discharge functions
Greet residents and escort them to their room | Provide new resident orientation to the unit/facility
Introduce resident to his/her roommate (if any), other residents and personnel
Inventory and mark the residents personal possessions as instructed | Update and revise the personal inventory list

Staff Development

Attend and participate in facility in-service training programs as instructed including resident rights, prevention of abuse and neglect, dementia care, behavioral management and competencies for Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs)
Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities
Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a CNA

Safety | Sanitation

Store all tools, equipment and supplies before leaving work area for breaks and at the end of the workday
Clean, disinfect and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use
Follow established infection prevention and control procedures
Follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Follow established safety precautions in the achievement of all duties
Keep the nurses’ call system within easy reach of the resident
Conduct routine housekeeping duties (i.e., clean bedrails, overbed table, night stand, etc., that relate to nursing care procedures)
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor immediately
Report all safety violations
Report any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Nursing and/or Infection Preventionist
Report missing/illegible labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) to your supervisor
Clean and disinfect multi-resident use devices and equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) as instructed

Equipment | Supplies

Report defective equipment to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor | Utilize lockout/tagout as directed

CNA QualificationsSign On Bonus 

$1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus | New Employees Only

Shift and Hours

Twelve Hour Rotating Shift | Night 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Education

Preferred | High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification

Required | Texas Licensed Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) 

Experience | Skills | Knowledge

Required

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Be a supportive Team Member | Contribute to and be an example of Teamwork and concept
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
Demonstrate patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and have the capability and soft skills to handle difficult residents
Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Relate information concerning a resident’s conditions
Not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace

Preferred

One year working in a Skilled Nursing Facility environment

Physical | Sensory Requirements

Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Benefits

Medical | Dental | Vision
Basic Company Paid Life insurance
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children
Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life
Employee Referral Bonus Potential Program
Daily Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws.

Our Management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.