Nurse Aide

The Nurse Aide position is an opportunity for individuals who have completed an approved Nurse Aide training course and are preparing to take the state certification examination. In this role, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in a skilled nursing environment while working under the direct supervision of a Charge Nurse or Certified Nurse Aide. As a Nurse Aide, you will work alongside experienced members of the nursing team to provide compassionate, respectful care to residents. You will have the opportunity to apply the skills you learned during your Nurse Aide course, become familiar with the daily responsibilities of a CNA, and build confidence as you prepare to complete your certification testing.

Essential Functions

• Provide residents with comfort and safety, including being able to detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure.
• Assist with customary daily care and treatment tasks, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, caring for hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, lifting, and transferring.
• Utilize and log care provided into the Electronic Medical Records system.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to nursing staff.
• Maintain care of equipment and supplies.
• Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required.
• Answer call lights in a timely manner, addressing the resident's needs or determining whether assistance is needed from a Charge Nurse or another department.
• Always provide good customer service - tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Until certification requirements are completed, Nurse Aides provide care under the supervision of a Charge Nurse or Certified Nurse Aide at all times
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Nurse Management
• Must obtain certificate within 120 days of completing the course

Job Requirements

• Completion of a Nurse Aide program approved by the state of Texas
• Eligible to test for Certification
• A high school diploma or GED is highly preferred
• Experience as a caregiver is preferred
• Good communication skills

Physical Job Requirements:

Lifting 1–50 lbs - Frequent Lifting 50+ lbs - Occasionally Carrying 1–25 lbs - Frequent Carrying 25–50+ lbs - Occasionally Pushing / Pulling 1–50 lbs - Frequent Pushing / Pulling 50+ lbs - Occasionally Sliding / Transferring 1–50 lbs - Frequent Sliding /Transferring 50+ lbs - Occasionally Standing / Walking - Frequently Sitting / Balancing / Crouching / Crawling - Rarely Speaking / Hearing / Seeing - Frequently Stooping / Kneeling - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Turning / Twisting / Leaning - Occasionally Driving - Rarely

Wellsential Health is the largest Texas-based non-profit, skilled nursing organization, representing more than 65 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers across the state. Our mission is to make better health and wellness possible for all Texans by delivering compassionate, high-quality care in the communities we serve. As a non-profit partner, we reinvest in our residents, our facilities, and our people - because our purpose is care, not profit.

Our team members are dedicated professionals who bring heart, integrity, and commitment to improving quality of life every day. At Wellsential Health, we believe caring for our team is just as important as caring for our residents. When our team members feel supported, valued, and well cared for, they can provide the highest level of care in return. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a lasting impact, Wellsential Health is the place to grow your career and serve with purpose.

Regency Integrated Health Services, Wellsential Health, Senior Solutions Pharmacy, Nurse Practitioner Services of Texas, and Texas Independent Health Care Plan are all an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.