Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Certified Nurse AideWe are seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a CNA, you will be responsible for providing physical and emotional support, assistance for activities of daily living (A.D.L's) for residents, to promote the greatest functional level possible. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!What You'll Do:As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.Make frequent resident rounds on a regular basis to check the physical comfort, safety, and cleanliness of residents.Provide excellent, safe services in care and treatment including: bathing; feeding; oral care; intake of food; dressing; care of hair and nails; moving residents from area to area; responding to calls, etc.Provide a broad range of cleaning/sanitary services, including: emptying and/or cleaning of urinals, commodes, bedpans; showers, wheelchairs and other equipment, timely and proficiently.Accurately and timely document Activities for Daily Living (ADL's), intakes and outputs and other appropriate information on charts.Wake residents, assist with morning grooming and move resident to dining room as needed.Change soiled and unsoiled linen; distribute clean towels frequently throughout shift.Ensure resident safety by immediately detecting, correcting and reporting situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries.Observe and immediately report resident reactions and changes in condition; take and record vital signs, as required.Safely lift and reposition residents as necessary.Pick up meal trays timely; distribute snacks daily.Encourage and actively participate in restorative measures; assist in activities.Professionally intervene in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, if necessary, to maintain proper facility harmony and resident safety.Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested.Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance or information.What You'll Bring to the Team To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:Current Texas Nurse Aide CertificationCPR/First Aid certifiedCurrent Food Handler CertificateProfessional knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures including infection controlAbility to instruct residents in health care measures and methods of improving use of medical servicesWorking knowledge of use and monitoring of resident restraints as prescribed by physiciansAbility to perform the physical requirements of the job including bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shiftAttention to detail is critical as an error could have life threatening consequencesAbility to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality (following established guidelines)Ability to recognize changes in a resident's appearance, attitude, and conditionPersonality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of the infirm and aged, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and othersPreferred Qualifications In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant or other equivalent trainingPrior experience in customer serviceAbout Buckner Retirement Services Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.