Summary

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
• Safely transfer and reposition patients using appropriate equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts)
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, etc.)
• Assist with feeding patients and ensuring proper nutrition and hydration
• Support nurses with clinical tasks such as wound care, specimen collection, and catheter care
• Conduct patient rounds, respond to call lights, and assist at the nurse’s station
• Perform basic diagnostic support (e.g., EKGs, screenings) and report abnormalities
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary patient environments
• Document patient care in electronic health records (EHR) and paper systems as required
• Communicate patient needs, concerns, and observations to nursing and medical staff
• Follow all safety protocols, including fall prevention and emergency response procedures
• Provide compassionate patient support and education within scope of practice

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (State of Texas)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license
• No prior experience required (entry-level candidates welcome)
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices, safety procedures, and infection control
• Ability to work effectively with healthcare teams and patients in a structured setting

Work Envinorment & Setting

• Work is performed in a secure, controlled-access healthcare facility
• Must successfully pass a background investigation and security screening prior to start
• Must comply with all institutional policies, privacy regulations, and safety procedures
• Required to maintain professional boundaries and awareness of surroundings at all times
• Must be free from communicable diseases and may be required to provide medical clearance (e.g., TB testing)
• Participation in required orientation and annual training programs

Schedule

• Full-time; up to 40 hours per week per CNA
• Coverage required 7 days per week, including weekends
• Schedules assigned by supervisor and subject to change based on facility needs

Shift Timings

• Various shifts available across a 24-hour schedule
• Typical shifts may include 8-hour or 10-hour rotations
• Includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break
• No overtime authorized

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (contract-based)
• Flexible shift availability across multiple schedules
• Opportunity to gain experience in a structured healthcare environment
• Long-term contract potential
• Professional development within a multidisciplinary care team

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)