Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join our team in a Long-Term Care (LTC) setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing high-quality care to residents with various medical conditions and a commitment to enhancing patient well-being.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Long-Term Care
• Patient Beds: 40
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Multiple Sclerosis, Orthopedic issues, Dementia, Memory care
• Specialty Equipment: Wound vacs

Responsibilities

The Certified Nurse Assistant will be responsible for:

• Assisting residents with daily activities including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes in resident conditions to nursing staff.
• Providing emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Documenting care provided and ensuring compliance with care plans.
• Floating within the same building as needed to meet staffing requirements.

Qualifications

• Active New York Certified Nurse Assistant license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Long-Term Care facility.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, specifically PointClick Care.
• Valid driver’s license with an address matching demographics.

Work Schedule

Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Block scheduling is not guaranteed, with 40 hours guaranteed per week. Every other weekend (EOW) is required.

Additional Information

Fingerprinting may be required as part of the hiring process.