Certified Nursing Assistant

Company: Gulf Pointe Plaza
Location: Rockport
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

As a CNA, you will positively impact our residents every day. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare staff, and under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care.This position is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation and providing a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.As a CNA you will:

• Provide assistance in activities of daily living and complete necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed
• Collect patient data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care
• Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care
• Recognize and report abnormalities and/or changes in the patient's health status and responses to treatment to the licensed nurse
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided
• Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice
• Provide necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional
• May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians and ancillary personnelQualifications:
  • As a CNA, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be a CNA in good standing
  • Certified in the STATE OF TEXAS
  • 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), experience in a long-term care facility preferred
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer residents (up to 100 pounds unassisted), bend, twist, push and pull
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, skill in nurse aide techniques
  • Exceptional organization skills, ability to prepare and maintain accurate resident charts, reports and observations
  • Effective communication skills and interpersonal relations
  • Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
  • Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitationWe are equally committed to both our residents and employees and have created an environment that promotes professional and personal growth. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages including:
    • Early Wage Access via ZayZoon
    • Health/Dental/Vision
    • Paid Time Off
    • Scholarship Career Advancement through HMGU
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • 401(k)
    • Employee Assistance Program through HMG Cares FoundationJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:
      • 401(k)
      • Dental insurance
      • Flexible schedule
      • Health insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Tuition reimbursement
      • Vision insurancePhysical Setting:
        • Long term careLicense/Certification:
          • CNA in Texas (Required)Work Location: In person

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