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Concentric 3.8
Patient care assistant job in McAllen, TX
Concentric is currently seeking candidates in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/ LNA) profession with focus in Certified Nursing Assistant (Medical-Surgical) for a 1 week contract in the McAllen, TX area. Concentric is a premier staffing firm dedicated to matching outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. Our commitment to excellence and our consultative approach has helped us become a premier leader in the staffing industry.
Minimum Requirements:
1 year full time Certified Nursing Assistant (Medical-Surgical) experience within the last 2 years.
Current state and/or national license may be required.
Concentric offers industry leading benefits including:
Competitive salary
Medical
Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
Basic Life Insurance Employer Paid 15K
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Care Insurance
Concentric is dedicated to being with you every step of the way and we will we provide you with all the tools needed to be successful.
$21k-31k yearly est. 6d ago
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Urgent Care - Associate Veterinarian - Weslaco, TX
Usvta
Patient care assistant job in Weslaco, TX
âUrgent Care - Associate Veterinarian - Weslaco, Texas An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an
Associate Veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who is flexible, adaptable, and ready to bridge the gap between preventative medicine and emergency medicine!
This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are interested in exploring Urgent Care practice.
âCredentials & Qualifications That Are Required
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
âQualities & Skills That Are Appreciated
Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
Empathy and the ability to navigate calmly navigate the unexpected.
Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
Devotion to patientcare, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
Self -motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.
âTotal Rewards Created With Intention
Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital's total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.
A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that's tailored to you!
The potential for a sign -on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self -care and family time is a priority!
Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you're not alone in planning for your future.
Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.
â If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!
Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!
Reach out to our
Head of Talent & Partnerships, Alanna Cappello â: **************** and she'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.
â¡ All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant's or candidate's qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.
$22k-34k yearly est. Easy Apply 34d ago
Community Outreach Coordinator Pct. 4
Cameron County 4.1
Patient care assistant job in La Feria, TX
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
PAY PLAN: 118 - $50,492.00 minimum salary
SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for developing, facilitating and implementing outreach activities/strategies, special events, programs and presentations which support the activities of the Precinct. Also responsible for connecting people in the community by creating agreements and cultivating relationships with businesses, individuals and other relevant organizations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community contacts.
Develops, facilitates and implements outreach activities, special events, programs and presentations to increase awareness of the Precincts presence and activities in the community.
Serves as a contact for media inquiries and request for information.
Develops and maintains relationships with the local media, including print and electronic media outlets.
Manages constituent related activities, such as complaints, correspondence and other similar administrative and customer support functions.
Assists in the preparations of presentation or speeches.
Provides creative support for internal and external communication efforts including print, web sites, electronic communication, community engagement, media and video.
Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the Precincts' policies, principles and strategies, and to keep up-to-date with relevant developments.
Provide support to County staff as needed related to the use of communication efforts in the County.
Normal working hours are 8 am to 5 pm (Mon. thru Fri.) but some after hours and weekends will be required.
Performs other duties as required.
SECTION II- JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college/university with major course work in business or public relations, journalism or communications.
One (1) year of experience in journalism, communication or public relations.
Two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of social media and emerging communication platforms
Knowledge of English grammar, various communication media uses, format requirements, audiences etc.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees, departments, representative from the media, civic groups and the public.
Skill in writing and editing.
Ability to perform under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to all communications personnel as outlined by professional standards, law, rules, regulations and procedures.
Competencies in desktop publishing skills and graphic production and design.
Ability to compose and produce a variety of informational material for release to media or publications.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate fluently in English or Spanish (preferred).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS
CONTACTS:
External Contacts: Constant contact with the general public. Communication is primarily face-to-face but will include all communication types (i.e. print, video, social media).
Internal Contacts: Constant contact with co-workers and other County employees.
GOOD JUDGMENT is required to perform the duties of this position and how it impacts the image of the precinct and/or the County.
DISCRETION & INITIATIVE are needed to complete work assignments.
SOUND DECISION ability is required to set individual work priorities.
GUIDANCE:
Employee receives general supervision when performing the essential functions.
Employee selects appropriate procedures required to complete work assignments.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working conditions are primarily inside with exposure to temperature variations.
This is not a Civil Service covered position.
BENEFITS:
Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.
AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER
$50.5k yearly 5d ago
Patient Care Technician
Davita 4.6
Patient care assistant job in Edinburg, TX
Posting Date
01/06/20263902 S Jackson Rd, Edinburg, Texas, 78539, United States of America
DaVita is hiring a PatientCare Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you'll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care
Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment
Set up and maintain dialysis equipment
Record vital signs and patient data
Educate patients on treatment and kidney health
Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment
Physically able to work long shifts on your feet
Willing to float between local clinics if needed
Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience
What We Offer
Paid training with ongoing education and career paths
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave
Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program
Start your healthcare career with DaVita-apply now!
#LI-AA4
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at ***********************************
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
$32k-40k yearly est. Auto-Apply 18d ago
Rio Grande Regional Patient Care Tech
HCA Healthcare 4.5
Patient care assistant job in McAllen, TX
**Introduction** Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Rio Grande Regional PatientCare Tech today with Rio Grande Regional Hospital.
**Benefits**
Rio Grande Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (**********************************************************************
**_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
Come join our team as a(an) Rio Grande Regional PatientCare Tech. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
As a PatientCare Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most - and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
**Your responsibilities will include:**
+ Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery
+ Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
+ Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
+ Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control
+ Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts
**What qualifications you will need:**
+ Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
+ Active Texas CNA license preferred
Rio Grande Regional Hospital (********************************************************************* in McAllen, Texas has been serving the Rio Grande Valley for more than 30 years. Our **full service hospital has 320+ beds** and a team of more than 500 physicians representing 35+ specialties. Rio Grande Regional Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. Our Emergency Room is a **Level III Trauma Center** and we have extended our ER services into the Rio Grande Valley with our three remote ERs in McAllen/Mission, Edinburg, and San Juan. Our Women's Services include L&D and a 30+ bed NICU. We also have an entire children's hospital within our main facility to care for the children in our community. We work with the _Texas Transplant Institute, which serves local patients in need of organ, tissue or stem cell transplants_ . Our proven track record of serving the medical needs of the Valley communities we serve has led to Rio Grande Regional Hospital being recognized for patient safety and clinical excellence time and time again.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Rio Grande Regional PatientCare Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
$34k-44k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
U.S. Renal Care, Inc. 4.7
Patient care assistant job in Weslaco, TX
How you will change lives As a PatientCare Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.
What you'll be doing
Patientcare. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.
Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.
Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.
PATIENTCARE TECHNICIAN
STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS
California
Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR
Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program.
Maryland
Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR
Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR
Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.
New Mexico
Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR
Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR
New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician.
After January 1 st , 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.
The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.
Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients
OHIO
Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR
Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.
Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.
OREGON
Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR
Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.
$26k-35k yearly est. 3d ago
Patient Care Tech FT
Universal Health Services 4.4
Patient care assistant job in McAllen, TX
Responsibilities Performs the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift. (This contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Familiar with basic patientcare standards for all age groups.
2. Basic EKG skills preferred.
3. Phlebotomy skills preferred.
4. Computer Data Entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office.
5. Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.
6. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
EDUCATION / LICENSURE:
1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
2. Effective October 11, 2009 must have certified nurse aide certification for The State of Texas, Medical Assistant certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic OR certification as a Certified Patent Care Tech (CPCT) and remain current thereafter. Prefer a graduate from a PatientCare Associate/Technician program.
3. (ER ONLY) Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire and must keep current at all times. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
4. Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: ************************* or **************.
$30k-39k yearly est. 10d ago
Caregiver Med Tech MC
Discovery Village Stone Oak
Patient care assistant job in Encino, TX
About Discovery Management Group
Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.
We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:
Competitive wages
Access to wages before payday
Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
401(K) with employer matching
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
Meals and uniforms
Employee Assistance Program
Our community is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our team.
The Care Giver/Med Tech role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.
Responsibilities:
Care Giver:
Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
Maintains cleanliness of resident's room and work areas.
Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Medication Tech duties:
Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
Follows re-fill process for medications.
Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Certified Nurse's Aid certification preferred.
High School diploma/GED
Must be 18 years of age.
CPR Certification preferred
First Aid Certification preferred
Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!
EOE D/V
JOB CODE: 1007289
$28k-50k yearly est. 17d ago
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Touchstone Communities 4.1
Patient care assistant job in McAllen, TX
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Join Our Compassionate Care Team! Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home Shift available: 2pm-10pm plus one split shift (working 2 days/2 nights) Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? At Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home, we are more than just a skilled nursing community-we are a family that deeply values compassion, commitment, and excellence. We are looking for dedicated Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) who are ready to bring their skills and heart to our team!
What We're Looking For:
* A valid TX CNA certification OR proof of completion of a state-approved NATCEP class while awaiting testing.
* A compassionate caregiver who takes pride in delivering exceptional, person-centered care.
* A team player who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Why Join Us?
* Your voice matters-we foster a culture of respect and teamwork.
* Competitive pay + paycheck advances for financial flexibility.
* Tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth.
* 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
* Paid Time Off (PTO)-accrue from day one!
* Bonus opportunities because we appreciate and recognize your hard work.
* Emergency Assistance Grants through the Touchstone Foundation.
Be a Part of Something Meaningful!
At Touchstone Communities, we are dedicated to enhancing lives-not only for our residents but also for our incredible team members. If you have a passion for care and a heart for service, we'd love to welcome you to our team!
Apply today and start your journey with us!
Equal Opportunity Employer - We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
$25k-31k yearly est. 47d ago
Nurse Aide Evaluator (PT)
Prometric 4.3
Patient care assistant job in McAllen, TX
JOB TITLE: Nurse Aide Examiner REPORTS TO: Sr. Nurse Aide Evaluator DEPARTMENT: Test Center Prometric, the recognized global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services, seeks experienced Registered Nurses with experience in long-term care to administer the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Exam. This is an exciting opportunity for RNs seeking to leverage their skills outside of the hospital setting by evaluating candidates pursuing their CNA certification.
This role will also be responsible for ensuring the highest quality test experience for Prometric's clients consistent with the Vision, Mission, Values, Policy & Procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation of Candidate Skills
Proctoring a computerized knowledge-based examination, and
Objective observation and scoring of candidates demonstrating clinical skills.
Test Event Delivery & Security
Prepare for events by monitoring rosters & ensuring the site is correctly set up and cleaned up
Control test area by maintaining a working knowledge of Prometric policies and practices
Greet examinees and verify identification
Monitor candidates as they complete their written exam and/or direct a proctor to administer the written exam, if applicable
Manage testing environment to ensure candidate flow
Observe and rate candidates as they complete their practical exam
Resolve candidate issues or report them to the appropriate supervisor
Protect exam content by administering computer-based testing
Possess technical proficiency to reboot workstations, and reset passwords as necessary
Ensure the delivery of a seamless candidate experience
Report any occurrences which fall outside company guidelines to the appropriate supervisor
Other
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with testing sites (either regional or in-facility testing)
Maintain online appointment schedule to ensure event coverage
Ability to provide on-site leadership for candidates
Foster professional and courteous relationships with Nurse Aide Evaluator Community peers
Serve as a Prometric Brand Ambassador when interacting with candidates, site partners, and potential clients during test administrations
Coordinate candidate rosters
This position will be responsible for administering up to 1-2 test days a week (an average of 8 hours/ test day) at various locations within a 30-mile radius of the employee's zip code. Examinations are performed mainly Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate can work 1 to 2 days a week OR 2 to 4 days a month.
Exams are administered within a 30-45 mile radius of the employee's zip code and Prometric reimburses for mileage beyond 30 mile radius.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
Registered Nurses with active and unrestricted licenses in the state of operation
BA/BS Degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in long-term care or experience caring for the chronically ill of any age
The ideal candidate may possess staff development and/or training experience, preferred
SKILLS
Intermediate to Advanced technical skills and solid familiarity with computer programs and applications (including but not limited to MS Office, Outlook, and Explorer web browsing)
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Access to personal computer equipment (i.e. personal computer/laptop, printer, etc.)
Must have a valid Drivers License and vehicle to travel to test events
Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
Must be proactive, flexible, amicable, and able to solve problems independently.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel 30 miles or more one way from zip code
Ability to stand for extended periods of time while administering the exam and evaluating candidates (up to as much as 8 hours per event)
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (testing mannequin)
$23k-27k yearly est. 13d ago
Medication Aide
Skilled Nursing Professionals
Patient care assistant job in McAllen, TX
McAllen Transitional Care Center
Come join our team and start making a difference!
Job Title: Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patientcare and medications.
Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
Record medication dosages and times.
Respond to patients call signals to identify patients' needs.
Perform all duties in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company standards.
Qualifications:
CNA and Medication Aide Certificate (CMA) is required.
Have a ""Customer Service"" attitude.
Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your lives and others? Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy and creative skills for our patients!
We are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicant from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Our company mission is to strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community. Our facility's successes depend upon our highly motivated team working to improve the daily lives of our residents and driven to provide extraordinary service by creating a team that is dedicated to upholding our facility's mission. You'll meet a team of innovators-Nurses, Therapists and other Clinicians, all professionals at the tops of their games, genuinely committed, remarkably caring and wholeheartedly compassionate. This feeling of Family and Caring permeates everything we do, and enables us to attract the most outstanding team members our community has to offer.
C.A.P.L.I.C.O.
Customer Second, Employee First
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love one Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision
401K (Match)
DailyPay
Career advancement opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!
For benefit details check us out here http://ensignbenefits.com/
Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.
Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.
EOE disability veteran
$30k-39k yearly est. Auto-Apply 54d ago
Medication Aide
McAllen Transitional Care Center
Patient care assistant job in McAllen, TX
McAllen Transitional Care Center
Come join our team and start making a difference!
Job Title: Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patientcare and medications.
Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
Record medication dosages and times.
Respond to patients call signals to identify patients' needs.
Perform all duties in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company standards.
Qualifications:
CNA and Medication Aide Certificate (CMA) is required.
Have a ""Customer Service"" attitude.
Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your lives and others? Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy and creative skills for our patients!
We are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicant from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Our company mission is to strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community. Our facility's successes depend upon our highly motivated team working to improve the daily lives of our residents and driven to provide extraordinary service by creating a team that is dedicated to upholding our facility's mission. You'll meet a team of innovators-Nurses, Therapists and other Clinicians, all professionals at the tops of their games, genuinely committed, remarkably caring and wholeheartedly compassionate. This feeling of Family and Caring permeates everything we do, and enables us to attract the most outstanding team members our community has to offer.
C.A.P.L.I.C.O.
Customer Second, Employee First
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love one Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision
401K (Match)
DailyPay
Career advancement opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!
For benefit details check us out here **************************
Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.
Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.
EOE disability veteran
$30k-39k yearly est. Auto-Apply 54d ago
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - PRN
Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement
Patient care assistant job in Harlingen, TX
Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement
Come join our team and start making a difference!
Are you craving to work in a healthcare setting where you're not only valued, but appreciated and have the respect from your supervisors and co- workers as well as patients/residents you're caring for? Then we are the place for you!
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Shift: 6am-6pm
Hours: PRN
Licensure: Texas CNA/CMA license is required
Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement is a historic, Harlingen based Retirement Community, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services Facility. We are the only 4 star facility in Cameron County!
Are you a Certified Medication Aide who is passionate about helping people? If you're looking to make a change to work at a truly remarkable place, we encourage you to apply.
Apply Today!
Golden Palms Rehab and Nursing
2101 Treasure Hills Blvd.
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure under the direction of a licensed nurse
A CMA may not:
Administer the first dose of a new medication or a previously prescribed medication if the dosage is changed.
Any new medication that arrives from the pharmacy without ensuring that it reflects the original prescriptions.
As-needed medications
Counting of controlled substances
Any medication delivered by needle or by intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intrathecal and intraosseous routes.
Administration of medication that must be inserted into a nasogastric tube or gastric tube.
Changing oxygen settings or turning oxygen on or off.
Administer an inhalant medication.
Regulate intravenous fluids or the programming of insulin pumps.
Administer topical patches or topical medications that require a sterile dressing or assessment of skin condition.
Administer sublingual medications.
Administer any medication that requires a mathematical conversion between units of measurement to determine the correct dose.
Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on resident's chart.
Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
Records, reorders and restocks medication inventories.
Gives and/or assist in direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, feeding residents, assisting in examinations and treatments as applicable.
Assists Nurse Aides during meal times with tray passing, picking up trays and feeding as applicable.
Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications (non-narcotic) and reports and documents outcomes to licensed nurse.
Provides assistance to charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room, and supply room.
Attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
For benefit details check us out here **************************
Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability
$25k-35k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) 2PM-10PM
Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Patient care assistant job in Harlingen, TX
Treasure Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Come join our team and start making a difference!
Job Title: Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Schedule: 2PM-10PM
Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patientcare and medications.
Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
Record medication dosages and times.
Respond to patients call signals to identify patients' needs.
Perform all duties in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company standards.
Qualifications:
CNA and Medication Aide Certificate (CMA) is required.
Have a ""Customer Service"" attitude.
Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your lives and others? Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy and creative skills for our patients!
We are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicant from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Our company mission is to strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community. Our facility's successes depend upon our highly motivated team working to improve the daily lives of our residents and driven to provide extraordinary service by creating a team that is dedicated to upholding our facility's mission. You'll meet a team of innovators-Nurses, Therapists and other Clinicians, all professionals at the tops of their games, genuinely committed, remarkably caring and wholeheartedly compassionate. This feeling of Family and Caring permeates everything we do, and enables us to attract the most outstanding team members our community has to offer.
C.A.P.L.I.C.O.
Customer Second, Employee First
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love one Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision
401K (Match)
DailyPay
Career advancement opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!
For benefit details check us out here **************************
Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.
Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.
EOE disability veteran
$25k-35k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Home Health Aide
Varco Hospice
Patient care assistant job in Brownsville, TX
Home Health Aide (HHA) - Join Our Team at Varco Home Health
Varco Home Health is seeking a compassionate and dependable Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our team serving Brownsville, Texas. This is a PRN (as-needed) position, offering flexibility to work visits that fit your schedule-perfect for those seeking work-life balance or supplemental income.
As a Home Health Aide with Varco, you will play an essential role in providing quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' homes. We are looking for caring professionals who are committed to supporting patients' daily needs while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
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Assistpatients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility)
Observe and report changes in patient condition to the care team
Follow established care plans and complete visit documentation accurately and on time
Qualifications
Active Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in the state of Texas (TX)
Previous home health or caregiving experience preferred
Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused attitude
Ability to follow care plans and instructions from supervising clinicians
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to patients' homes
Valid Driver's License
Work Location
On the Road: Serving Brownsville, Texas
Pay Rate
$18-$20 per visit
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location: On the road
$18-20 hourly Auto-Apply 19d ago
Medical Assistant - PSJA Employee Clinic
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD 3.8
Patient care assistant job in Pharr, TX
Medical Assistant
Reports to:
Health Services Director
Department:
Health Services
Pay Grade:
CI-2 @ 240 days
Funding Source:
Local
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Certified Nurse Assistant/Medical Assistant Certification
Must have a car, driver's license, and liability insurance.
Experience:
one (1) year healthcare experience, preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable.
PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations
In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the
Spirit of PSJA
and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.
Positive Engagement
Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table
Builds relationships - Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders
Exhibits professionalism- Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth
Models ethics - Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders
Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
Student-centered Excellence
Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff
Demonstrates expertise - Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence
Establishes shared vision - Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality
Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources
Expects results - Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
Joint Empowerment
Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action
Promotes collaboration - Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district
Inspires Action - Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals
Builds capacity - Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals
Develops leaders - Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
Adaptive Innovation
Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers
Scans Environment - Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement
Manages change - Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision
Champions solutions - Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things
Acknowledges outcomes - Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure
Technical Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties
In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patientcare.
Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by physicians.
Welcomes patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone and answering inquiries.
Answer phone calls and respond to emails.
Assists ill or distraught patients as necessary. Communicates with family members when necessary for transportation.
Maintains reception area in a neat and orderly condition.
Participates in the medical office emergency routine when required. Summons ambulance or EMS or assists other staff members as needed.
Works with a team of doctors, practitioners, and nurses to provide quality patientcare.
Assists with routine blood work and blood draws.
Assist with setting up flu vaccine clinics and routine blood work draws at PSJA schools for employees and students covered by PSJA insurance.
Determine who is covered for services by communicating with PSJA Employee Benefits.
Communicates concerns with Health Services Director.
An understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPPA and OSHA.
It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Frequent repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying
Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Reviewed by Date
$29k-34k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Certified Nurse Assistant
Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Patient care assistant job in McAllen, TX
Grand Terrace
Come join our team and start making a difference!
Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Schedule: 2pm - 10pm (Shift 2)
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Functions
Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions
Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
Greet residents and escort them to their room.
Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.).
Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
Store resident's clothing.
Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.
Personnel Functions
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.
Personal Nursing Care Functions
Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bedbath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.
Give backrubs as instructed.
Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
Assist residents with hair care functions (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.).
Assist residents with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toenails).
(Note: Does not include diabetic residents)
Shave male residents.
Keep hair on female residents clean shaven (i.e., facial hair, under arms, on legs, etc.) as instructed.
Keep residents dry (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled).
Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.
Make beds (occupied and unoccupied).
Put extra covers on beds as requested.
Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position.
Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.).
Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
Keep incontinent residents clean and dry.
Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.
Prepare and give enemas. Report results as instructed.
Collect specimens as instructed (i.e., urine, sputum, stools, etc.).
Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.).
Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e., church services, parties, visitors, etc.).
Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts etc.
Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
Change dressings, bandages, binders, etc., as instructed.
Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, eye/ear instillation, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aides, etc.) as instructed.
Assist with the application of nonsterile (moist and dry) warm/cold compresses.
Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) as instructed.
Answer resident calls promptly.
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
Assist with the care of the dying resident.
Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
Special Nursing Care Functions
Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitis ulcers (bedsores).
Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
Provide daily indwelling catheter care.
Provide daily perineal care.
Perform nonsterile (clean) caginal irrigation/douches.
Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.
Give tepid sponge baths.
Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises. Record data as instructed.
Turn bedfast residents at least every two (2) hours.
Perform diabetic urine testing (i.e., clinitest, acetest, etc.).
Provide physical and respiratory therapy as instructed.
Perform special treatment as instructed.
Observe disoriented and comatose residents. Record and report data as instructed.
Turn all medications found in the resident's room/possession over to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
Provide residents with Reality Orientation as instructed.
Watch for and report any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.
Food Service Functions
Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.).
Serve food trays. Assist with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.).
Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
Record the resident's food/fluid intake. Report changes in the resident's eating habits.
Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift) and within easy reach of the resident.
Serve between meal and bedtime snacks.
Perform after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean resident's hands, face, clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.).
Check rooms for food articles (i.e., food in proper container, unauthorized food items, etc.).
Assist residents with basic activities of daily living (ADL's).
Promptly answer resident call lights.
Transport and assist residents throughout the facility.
Maintain safety of residents at all times.
Qualifications:
CNA license is required.
Prior experience preferred but new grads are welcomed!
Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your lives and others? Come join our amazing team where you can help express your love, compassion, energy and creative skills for our patients!
We are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicant from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Our company mission is to strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community. Our facility's successes depend upon our highly motivated team working to improve the daily lives of our residents and driven to provide extraordinary service by creating a team that is dedicated to upholding our facility's mission. You'll meet a team of innovators-Nurses, Therapists and other Clinicians, all professionals at the tops of their games, genuinely committed, remarkably caring and wholeheartedly compassionate. This feeling of Family and Caring permeates everything we do, and enables us to attract the most outstanding team members our community has to offer.
C.A.P.L.I.C.O.
Customer Second, Employee First
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love one Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision
401K (Match)
DailyPay
Career advancement opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee discounts on entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!
For benefit details check us out here **************************
Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.
Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.
EOE disability veteran
$23k-32k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Certified Nursing Assistant - Harlingen, TX
Prosidian Consulting
Patient care assistant job in Harlingen, TX
ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Enterprise Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Energy & Sustainability | Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at ******************
Job Description
Project Profile
The Veterans Integrated Services Network 17 (VISN 17) is a large network comprised of seven (7) healthcare systems geographically dispersed throughout the state of Texas. The VISN is supporting expanded bed capacity to meet the increased operational surge capacity throughout the state of Texas, and to support the VA's fourth mission by providing humanitarian assistance. Based on the current and projected future workload, additional staffing will be required over the next 24 months to support seven healthcare systems.
The Candidate
ProSidian seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support an engagement with The Veterans Integrated Services Network 17 (VISN 17). This position supports the current expanded operations and post-COVID operations to restore the healthcare systems to pre-Pandemic operations.
This is a Contract Contingent position and the Certified Nursing Assistant services shall be performed at the: Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System 2701 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX 78550
Services Task and Job Requirements
In order to perform the duties set forth for this project, the Certified Nursing Assistant must meet both the minimum education and experience requirements set forth.
The Certified Nursing Assistant will be required to perform the following duties:
Take/record blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, and weight.
Measure/record intake and output.
Provide routine care to pre- and post-operative patients.
Obtain routine specimens (excluding blood) for laboratory analysis and perform standard tests.
Apply/remove bandages, binders, simple dressings and hot and cold packs.
Assistpatients in walking, moving, and changing positions.
Prevent obstruction, dislodgment, and unnecessary movement of drainage, suction, and parenteral fluid apparatus.
Assist physicians and/or nursing staff as appropriate during patient examinations and treatments.
Provide personal care to include bathing, shaving, and feeding.
Make equipment available to patients such as bedpans, linen, and grooming items.
Accompany patients in wheelchairs, on litters or ambulatory within the hospital.
Motivate patients to manager their illnesses and provide patient instructions as directed by unit standard operating procedures.
Perform general maintenance duties including, but not limited to, making beds, cleaning/sorting supplies, handling linen according to policies and cleaning patient units.
Perform patient treatment procedures within established guidelines.
Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate.
Recognize and respond to emergency situations according to preplanned emergency response measures.
Provide patientcare as assigned to include documentation of nursing activities in the patient record as appropriate.
Assist with admission and discharge of patients as well as maintenance of patient information and filling out laboratory/x-ray/EKG slips.
Additional duties may be assigned. Training will be provided if needed.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Graduate
Certifications:
BLS Certification
Additional Information
CORE COMPETENCIES
Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:
Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply
ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.
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$23k-32k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
CNA
Veranda Rehab & Health
Patient care assistant job in Harlingen, TX
Veranda Rehab & Health
Come join our team and start making a difference!
Veranda Rehabilitation & Healthcare is currently hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Come join our team!
Available Shifts: Night/ Noc 10pm-6am
Our CNA provides care to residents of our skilled nursing facility.
Qualifications:
Texas CNA license is required
Benefits:
We offer many opportunities for growth and advancement!
Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance/ 401k + more
Employee Discounts on Cell Phone service, Hotels, Movie Tickets, etc.
Veranda Rehabilitation & Healthcare's commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world class health care. Our company mission is to dignify and transform post-acute care. We are a modern, state-of-the-art care center, located at 4301 South Expressway 83. Our convenient location south of downtown, serves the Harlingen, San Benito, Palm Valley, and the surrounding areas. We feature 100 beds and beautiful spacious rooms in both private and semi-private settings.
We're looking for exceptional CNAs to join our team, so if you're looking to make a change to work at a truly remarkable place, we encourage you to apply.
Veranda Rehabilitation & Healthcare
4301 South Expressway 83
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.
Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.
EOE disability veteran
$23k-32k yearly est. Auto-Apply 52d ago
Patient Care Technician - PCT
Fresenius Medical Care Windsor, LLC 3.2
Patient care assistant job in Brownsville, TX
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
Staff Related
Assists in training of applicable direct patientcare staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
Education/Communication:
Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
RECORD KEEPING:
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
INFECTION CONTROL:
Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
The position provides direct patientcare that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist” devices for the heavier items.
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Previous patientcare experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors
How much does a patient care assistant earn in Edinburg, TX?
The average patient care assistant in Edinburg, TX earns between $15,000 and $32,000 annually. This compares to the national average patient care assistant range of $23,000 to $45,000.
Average patient care assistant salary in Edinburg, TX