Join our team at the Congregation of Divine Services/McCullough Hall Nursing Center, also known as Our Lady of the Lake Convent, and make a meaningful impact in your life as well as the lives of our residents. We offer more than just jobs—we offer careers in a supportive and fulfilling work environment. Located next to Our Lady of the University in San Antonio, we are expanding our team and invite you to contribute to providing the best retirement experience for our residents. We are currently seeking a positive, compassionate, and customer service-oriented individual for the position of Certified Nursing Assistant at our 31 bed skilled nursing facility. Join us and meet a team that prioritizes people first, compassionate action, and respectful communication, and thrives in a collaborative environment at all times.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
COVID Vaccine mandatory for all staff - ADA exemptions apply.
Summary of Principal and Major Responsibilities: The certified nursing assistant position provides quality nursing care to residents; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department, as well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality as illustrated by the following:
- Provides individualized attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
- Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.
- Attends to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
- Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
- Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents’ rights.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to receive and relate instructions clearly, both written and verbal
- Must be neat in appearance and have good work habits.
- Must be able to explain situations to whomever concerned.
- Must be able to read and understand the English language when reading copy or ordering supplies.
- Must follow policies and procedures of the organization to include safety and health guidelines.
- Must have a good memory for details and be able to work under pressure or emergency conditions.
- Must work well in a team environment.
- Must be able to act under the authority of a person holding current state vocational/registered nurse license/certified medication aide.
Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- One year of experience in working in elderly care preferred.
- C.N.A. certification
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78207: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person