Job Description
Summary
Absolute Staffers is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for one of its clients in a secure healthcare setting. This role involves providing direct patient care, supporting nursing staff, and assisting with daily living activities for patients in a controlled environment. Candidates must be comfortable working in a structured setting while maintaining high standards of care, professionalism, and compliance.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Safely transfer and reposition patients using appropriate equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts)
- Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, etc.)
- Assist with feeding patients and ensuring proper nutrition and hydration
- Support nurses with clinical tasks such as wound care, specimen collection, and catheter care
- Conduct patient rounds, respond to call lights, and assist at the nurse’s station
- Perform basic diagnostic support (e.g., EKGs, screenings) and report abnormalities
- Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary patient environments
- Document patient care in electronic health records (EHR) and paper systems as required
- Communicate patient needs, concerns, and observations to nursing and medical staff
- Follow all safety protocols, including fall prevention and emergency response procedures
- Provide compassionate patient support and education within scope of practice
Qualifications
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (State of Texas)
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license
- No prior experience required (entry-level candidates welcome)
- Basic knowledge of patient care practices, safety procedures, and infection control
- Ability to work effectively with healthcare teams and patients in a structured setting
Work Envinorment & Setting
- Work is performed in a secure, controlled-access healthcare facility
- Must successfully pass a background investigation and security screening prior to start
- Must comply with all institutional policies, privacy regulations, and safety procedures
- Required to maintain professional boundaries and awareness of surroundings at all times
- Must be free from communicable diseases and may be required to provide medical clearance (e.g., TB testing)
- Participation in required orientation and annual training programs
Schedule
- Full-time; up to 40 hours per week per CNA
- Coverage required 7 days per week, including weekends
- Schedules assigned by supervisor and subject to change based on facility needs
Shift Timings
- Various shifts available across a 24-hour schedule
- Typical shifts may include 8-hour or 10-hour rotations
- Includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break
- No overtime authorized
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (contract-based)
- Flexible shift availability across multiple schedules
- Opportunity to gain experience in a structured healthcare environment
- Long-term contract potential
- Professional development within a multidisciplinary care team
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Absolute Staffers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Tags
Long term contract, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work