What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - Cornerstone position at METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES?
Job Details
Description
Affiliated with Methodist Retirement Communities and located in Texarkana, Texas, Cornerstone is a leader in continuing care retirement living offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and home health.
At MRC, our goal is to maximize the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual potential of our residents - and give confidence to those who love them. Here, residents receive the specialized care they need in a dignified, comfortable, nurturing environment, leaving them free to focus on getting more out of every day.
If this sounds like a company you would like to partner with and you have a heart and passion for serving seniors, consider joining the MRC Cornerstone team!
We are currently seeking Full-Time and PRN CNAs to:
- Administer the care of residents under the supervision of licensed staff
- Assist professional nursing staff by performing routine tasks in the care of residents, helping them to adapt to changes that may occur due to illness and normal processes of aging.
- In conformance with residents' individual plans of care, perform duties of direct care for the residents served, such as helping them maintain personal hygiene, good grooming and dress, providing a healthy environment, providing nourishment and fluids, and responding to their call signals.
Are you looking for an employer who cares?
WE CARE- Methodist Retirement Communities has adopted the ICARE values of the Methodist Hospital System- Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Cornerstone offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life, and short term disability benefits. All employees begin accruing PTO immediately and may become eligible for 401K after 1 year of employment!
We provide assistance with maintaining certifications and provide opportunities for continuing education.
Qualifications
Required Education/Certification/Licensure:
- High school graduate or equivalent is desired.
- Completion of Certified Nursing Aide program is required.
- Possession of a valid Texas Certified Nurse Aide certification, or ability to obtain as required by regulation prior to start of work.
Training and Experience:
- One year of experience, preferably as a hospital or long term care nursing assistant is preferred.
Job Knowledge:
- Knowledge/ability to learn computer skills.
- Must have a working knowledge of basic patient care procedures.
Worker Traits:
- Models MRC ICARE Values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
- Models a service attitude toward others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, families, and coworkers.
- Able to demonstrate sincere compassion.
- Exhibits the ability to deal comfortably with the aged and chronically ill.
