Caregiver:
The Cargiverwill provide assigned residents with non-clinical care and services in accordance with directives given by the Certified Nurse Aide and/or Charge Nurse until the completion of the training program. The purpose of this position is to participate and successfully complete our CNA class within the designated skilled nursing facility or approved nurse aide training program. Once the student has passed the state exam, an offer will be extended for full time employment as a Certified Nurse Aide at a Regency designated facility. Schedules will vary by facility. Applicants must be dedicated to attend class every day and have transportation to and from class on a daily basis.
Overview:
Caregiver is a program that allows the employee to receive online and on the floor training as a Nurse Aide. Those that provide good customer service, are reliable, are team players, and have a strong work ethic will become eligible for Education Assistance to become a Certified Nurse Aide. Depending on availability and the employee’s learning preferences, Education Assistance will be provided at NO COST through one of the following avenues:
Classes on site at a Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center location.
Must but be able to pass a skills check and practice exam provided by the facility, that qualifies the employee to schedule for testing.
What does a Nurse Aide and CNA do in skilled nursing?
The Nurse Aide and C.N.A.s work under the direction of the Charge Nurses and will provide assigned residents with assistance for activities of daily living as outline in the resident’s customized care plan. Nurse Aides and C.N.As must be compassionate, friendly, and enjoy helping others in order to provide the personal level of care expected.
Essential Functions
- By submitting your application, you are asking to be considered for the CNA Certification Program. At the end of the program, you will confidently be able to:
- Provide residents with safety and comfort.
- Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure.
- Practice Universal Precautions and adheres to the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.
- Assist 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, etc., which includes lifting, transferring.
- Measure and record vital signs as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
- Detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries.
- Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to nursing staff.
- Maintain care of equipment and supplies
- Work under the general direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse.
- Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required.
- It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs.
- Comb hair, nail care (cannot use clippers,) of any residents assigned. Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs.
- Answer call lights in a timely manner, determine if the request does not involve direct care and then carry out request. Examples of non-direct care would be, helping with TV, telephone, getting a personal item for a resident, giving them a blanket or pillow, giving them a food tray or snack, or refill water/ice.
- Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
- Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse. Bring residents to and from daily activities.
- Other duties as assigned by the Instructor, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to Charge Nurs
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Pearsall, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person