Certified Nursing Assistant

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, person-centered care to residents in an assisted living setting that specializes in Mental Health Rehabilitation Services. Under appropriate supervision and within the CNA scope of practice, the CNA assists residents with activities of daily living, supports safety and wellness, reinforces individualized rehabilitation goals, observes and reports changes in condition or behavior, and maintains a respectful, structured, recovery-oriented environment. The CNA does not diagnose, counsel, independently develop treatment plans, or perform duties outside authorized training and facility policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral care, mobility, transfers, positioning, meals, hydration, and other activities of daily living while promoting independence.

· Provide care in accordance with each resident’s service plan, rehabilitation goals, preferences, rights, and level of supervision.

· Use calm, respectful, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented communication when interacting with residents.

· Reinforce approved coping skills, daily routines, social skills, community-living skills, and other rehabilitation interventions directed by qualified clinical or supervisory staff.

· Observe residents for changes in physical condition, mental status, behavior, mood, functioning, sleep, appetite, hygiene, or participation, and promptly report concerns through the chain of command.

· Recognize and promptly report warning signs such as escalating behavior, self-harm statements, threats, suspected abuse or neglect, medication concerns, falls, injury, illness, elopement risk, or other emergencies.

· Follow approved prevention, de-escalation, crisis response, emergency, and evacuation procedures; request assistance immediately when a situation exceeds the CNA’s role or training.

· Measure and record assigned vital signs, weights, intake/output, and other authorized observations accurately and timely.

· Document care provided, resident response, incidents, refusals, and relevant observations before the end of the shift, using objective and professional language.

· Assist with meal service, housekeeping related to resident care, laundry, room organization, and maintenance of a clean and safe living environment as assigned.

· Follow infection-control practices, standard precautions, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment requirements, and exposure-control procedures.

· Support resident appointments, activities, transportation, and community integration when assigned and authorized.

· Protect confidentiality and comply with resident-rights, privacy, mandatory-reporting, and facility policies.

· Participate in shift report, staff meetings, required training, care coordination, drills, and quality-improvement activities.

· Maintain professional boundaries and treat every resident, visitor, and team member with dignity and respect.

· Perform other related duties within the CNA’s training, certification, and authorized scope as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

· Current CNA certification in good standing in the state where the facility operates.

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within the facility’s required timeframe.

· Ability to complete required background checks, registry checks, health screening, and drug testing, as applicable.

· Experience in assisted living, behavioral health, mental health rehabilitation, long-term care, or a related setting preferred.

· Ability to read, write, communicate, and document effectively in English; additional languages are a plus.

· Reliable attendance and ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends, holidays, nights, or overtime when required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

· Resident-centered care and promotion of independence.

· Observation, objective reporting, and accurate documentation.

· Basic understanding of mental health conditions, recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and behavioral warning signs.

· Verbal de-escalation, conflict prevention, and emergency response within assigned training.

· Professional boundaries, confidentiality, cultural responsiveness, and respect for resident choice.

· Teamwork, time management, reliability, and compliance with the chain of command.

· Ability to follow written care instructions, policies, and supervisory direction.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements; and safely assist with resident mobility and transfers. The employee must be able to lift or move up to [insert facility requirement] pounds independently and use team assistance or mechanical devices when required. The role may involve exposure to infectious conditions, bodily fluids, cleaning products, unpredictable resident behavior, noise, and emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for a qualified individual to perform the essential functions.

Performance Expectations

· Provides safe, compassionate, timely, and respectful care.

· Completes assigned duties and documentation accurately within required timeframes.

· Reports changes, incidents, and safety concerns immediately and through the proper chain of command.

· Maintains certification, required training, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

· Follows service plans, facility procedures, infection-control standards, and applicable requirements.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 80.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• CNA: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Texas City, TX 77591 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person