Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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$15.00/hr - $19.00/hr

San Antonio Area

• Generous paid time off package (3 weeks of vacation time, 2 weeks of sick time, 3 personal days, and 8 paid holidays)
• Employer fully paid health insurance - Medical, dental, and vision benefit premiums are covered at 100% if you elect employee only coverage
• HSA contribution matches up to $100 a month
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer matching.
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Competitive Pay
• End of year gift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance

San Antonio Area

What we offer:

• Generous paid time off package (3 weeks of vacation time, 2 weeks of sick time, 3 personal days, and 8 paid holidays)
• Employer fully paid health insurance - Medical, dental, and vision benefit premiums are covered at 100% if you elect employee only coverage
• HSA contribution matches up to $100 a month
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer matching.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Competitive Pay
• End of year gift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs

Provides personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

• Minimum one-year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility.
• Must have current state certification as a nurse assistant and have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant Program or course at a recognized college, university, or prep school.
• Must successfully pass the written competency evaluation and skills validation as required by regulations, prior to delivery of services, and updated at least every 12 months.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid and current Texas driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Communicates effectively in English, both verbal and written.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, mature, and able to deal effectively with the job demands.
• Able to tolerate rapid fluctuations in workload and varied distances of travel related to patient visits.
• Sensitive and sympathetic attitude toward the sick and their caregivers/families.
• Evidences personal integrity, appropriate personal presence, and strong work ethic.
• Able to work effectively within a team approach as well as independently.

• Performs personal care, which may include bath, oral hygiene, hair and nail care, incontinent care, dressing and undressing, and linen change.
• Performs skin care; observes, documents, and reports skin breakdown.
• Assists with exercises such as ambulation, transferring, positioning and passive range of motion as instructed.
• Uses all medical equipment properly and safely to meet the safety needs of the patient.
• Assists with nutrition by preparing meals and assisting with feeding if required.
• Measures and records vital signs when ordered.
• Assists patient with self-administered medications.
• Assists with elimination, which may include emptying of drainage bags, assistance with bedpan, urinal or bedside commode.
• Maintains patient's immediate environment with respect to safety, cleanliness and order.
• Communicates with patient and family using effective listening skills and respects patient's rights.
• Practices safety measures, including universal precautions, home and personal safety precautions, and by reporting injuries, accidents, and incidents according to policy.

• Documents each patient visit accurately and reports unusual or unexpected…