Certified Nurse Aide

Overview

Job Details:

Location:

Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX;
Position Type:
Full Time;
Education Level: High School;
Salary Range:
Undisclosed;
Travel:
None;
Job Category:
Nurse

The Certified Nurse Aide will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident assessments and care plans.

• Assist resident in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure
• Measure and record vital signs as assigned by Charge Nurse
• Detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries
• Contributes knowledge of resident’s conditions/needs to resident care plans
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to Charge Nurse

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required

• Must hold valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license

• Experience in a long-term care facility is preferred
• Must be at least 16 years of age

The physical demands described here are representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive, of the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job duties may include lifting, carrying, standing, walking, reaching, and other actions as needed. Specific weights and frequencies are not listed, and accommodations are available as required.