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Posted: 05-Feb-25
Location: Temple, Texas
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Internal Number: 25001966
About Us
Location/Facility Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, TX
Specialty/Department/Practice Hospice
Shift/Schedule Full time days, five 8-hour shifts per week.
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you help patients under a nurse or manager's supervision. Your duties support patient care and well-being.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Your primary responsibility will be to maintain the safety and comfort of patients. This includes aiding with mobility and transfers.
- You will assist in enforcing patient cleanliness and help with their personal hygiene under set procedures.
- Part of your role will include aiding with proper dietary intake for patients, documenting consumed meals, and tracking calorie consumption.
- You are expected to respond promptly to patient call lights and maintain safety measures at all times.
- You'll be in charge of administering treatments and recording crucial signs of patients, within the scope of your role.
- Your duties involve maintaining unit equipment, keeping bedside stations tidy, monitoring supplies, and assisting with paperwork on the unit.
Key Success Factors
- Completion of a training program specific to nursing assistance which is accompanied by a skills checklist.
- Familiarity with medical terminologies.
- A commendable approach towards patients, characterized by friendliness, reassurance and an approachable demeanor.
- Capability to accurately follow directions from medical professionals, and a well-founded understanding of patient charts and records.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than (1) one year of experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Cert Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.
