cna - hospice of the big country

3 days ago

Abilene, Texas, United States West Texas Rehabilitation Center Full time

Under the supervision of an RN, the Certified Nurse Aide provides personal care for the patient, assists with activities of daily living, and performs incidental household services. Organization and planning are necessary, along with the ability to explain plans and goals to others.

Additional duties include:

  • Assist with the personal hygiene of patients including but not limited to:
    • Bed, bath, mouth care, back care, care of feet, care of hair, dressing and undressing
  • Transfers in and out of bed, wheelchair, walker, and commode.
  • Assist with ambulation and use of self-help devices.
  • Utilizes home environment to patient's needs.
  • Presents knowledge and understanding of agency policies, procedures, and philosophies.
  • Exhibits general business practices, budgeting, and finance.
  • Assists with prescribed therapy exercises as taught and supervised by appropriate personnel.
  • Documents care provided per organization policy.
  • Provides proper emotional support to patient and family.
  • Promptly reports special needs and changes in patient's condition to RN or Director of Nursing Services.
  • Recognizes and reports situations of potential harm to the patient.
  • Provides a safe and comfortable environment.
  • Activities of daily living include:
    • Changing bed linens
  • Body mechanics
  • Positioning patients
  • Maintain a clean environment in the patient's immediate environment
  • Maintain the patient's and family's right to privacy and confidentiality at all times
  • Works non-judgmentally with patients and families of many cultures, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds and various lifestyles

Be certified by the State of Texas Department of Health upon completion of an approved training program. In place of the above, a person may qualify as a certified aide if the State Department of Health provides his/her training, experience, etc. on an individual basis. Holds a State Certification number.

WTRC provides a unique opportunity to work alongside professionals from Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Audiology, and more all in one location Please complete an online application if you would like to join the WTRC Team. If you would like to learn more about WTRC, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @westtexasrehab.

To check out some of our patient stories, check out our YouTube channel, WestTexasRehabilitationCenter

APPLY ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE

West Texas Rehabilitation Center is a private, non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing outpatient care to more than 500 patients per day. WTRC opened in 1953, is a nationally respected outpatient physical rehabilitation facility. Our Mission is to improve the quality of life of those we serve regardless of financial circumstances. Our Vision is to be the premier provider of outpatient rehabilitation services in the West Texas area and continue to serve as a regional referral center through the provision of our comprehensive outpatient services.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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