Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

STGi is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care at The William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple, TX. You will deliver compassionate, specialized care to veterans in a long-term care setting, assisting with activities of daily living and supporting the nursing team in delivering high-quality resident services.

Clinical Setting

The William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home is a specialized facility dedicated to caring for our nation's veterans. The facility focuses on providing excellent experiences for residents and their families through compassionate, individualized care.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with residents' assessment and care plans as directed by supervisors
• Measure and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
• Measure and record weight, intake, output, and food consumption in the official medical record
• Assist residents with activities of daily living ranging from minimal assistance to total dependent care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions, including toileting, bedpan, urinal, and portable commode use
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts
• Prepare residents for meals including bathroom assistance, hand washing, hair combing, and positioning
• Record resident food and fluid intake and report changes in eating habits
• Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water within easy reach
• Assist residents with walking with or without self-help devices
• Assist with bathing functions including bed baths, tub baths, and shower baths
• Assist with daily dental and mouth care including brushing teeth and dentures
• Assist with nail care including clipping, trimming, and cleaning
• Assist with dressing and undressing as necessary
• Assist with personal grooming including combing, brushing, and shampooing
• Change bed linens in resident rooms
• Provide daily range of motion exercises and record data as instructed
• Provide eye and ear care including warm/cold compresses and cleaning eyeglasses or hearing aids
• Assist with application of nonsterile warm and cold compresses
• Assist with application of slings, elastic bandages, and binders
• Collect specimens as instructed including urine, sputum, and stool samples
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed
• Check and report bowel movements and character of stools
• Observe and report presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent pressure injuries
• Report injuries of unknown source including skin tears
• Weigh residents in accordance with their plan of care and report significant weight loss or gain
• Monitor and evaluate residents' response to care plan interventions and treatments
• Provide non-pharmacological interventions for pain in accordance with the plan of care
• Support residents through meaningful activities that match individual abilities
• Assist residents with preparation for exams, tests, and procedures
• Provide support and escort residents to appointments
• Assist in transporting residents to and from appointments, activities, and social programs
• Assist residents in preparing for activities and social programs including church services, parties, and visitor time
• Greet residents and escort them to their room
• Provide new resident orientation to the unit and facility
• Introduce residents to roommates, other residents, and personnel as appropriate
• Assist nurses with admission, transfer, and discharge functions
• Inventory and mark residents' personal possessions as instructed
• Update and revise personal inventory lists as appropriate
• Care for residents with mental and psychosocial disorders as well as residents with history of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder
• Contribute to development and implementation of interventions in accordance with residents' needs and goals
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, and charts in an informative and descriptive manner
• Report all changes in residents' condition to the Charge Nurse or Nurse Supervisor as soon as practical
• Attend change of shift reports
• Check each resident routinely to ensure personal care needs are being met in accordance with their wishes
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed in accordance with individualized plans of care

Required Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws in the state of Texas
• Ability to assess patient condition, recognize adverse signs and symptoms, and react swiftly in emergency situations
• Knowledge of basic concepts of customer service technique related to age-specific populations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of specialized terminology associated with work in the facility
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records, and computer maneuverability
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task
• Competent to provide nursing and nursing-related services

Benefits

STGi offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k with company match, and a generous paid time off policy.