Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA • Englewood, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Actors Fund Home, an assisted living, skilled nursing, accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center located in Englewood, NJ, and a recipient of a CMS Five Star Rating seeks a Full time 3pm-11:30pm Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). In this role, the CNA will be responsible for providing daily routine non-professional nursing care and basic technical nursing care under the direction and supervision of the professional nursing staff.

Requirements

• Must have an active NJ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and must maintain active certification.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills in working with residents, co- workers, families and various health professionals.
• Be adaptable to change and able to meet crisis and emergencies.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Must have an understanding of, affection for, and a desire to work with the aging.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift, move and carry supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to pass the facility’s physical examination upon employment and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residents in all aspects of personal care and hygiene; keep each resident clean, well-groomed and as comfortable as possible.
• Assist residents with their ADLs (activities of daily living), such as transfers, bathing, hygiene, grooming, toileting, etc.; encourage self-help and independence whenever possible.
• Assist professional staff in rendering treatments and examining residents in isolation, dying or deceased.
• Assist in arranging transportation, reminding residents of appointments, accompanying residents to appointments or programs as needed.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e. lab work, x-ray, therapy, etc.) and collect specimens as instructed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of residents’ Care Plans.
• Answer all call bells promptly.
• Maintain residents' privacy and confidentiality; ensure that all residents are treated fairly and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report all resident changes in condition or unusual findings as well as incidents and accidents promptly to the nurse on duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees