Certified Nursing Assistant - Ronkonkoma

YAI • Brentwood, NY

6d

About The Position

YAI is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Johnson Avenue IRA program in Ronkonkoma. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, learn, and participate in their communities. The CNA helps maintain people’s health, wellness, and safety; implements individualized, person-centered plans; and supports daily living, skill development, advocacy, communication, recreation, and community activities.

The position also provides medical supports within the employee’s training and authorization, under the supervision of an RN and/or LPN when applicable. These supports may include assisting with transfers and lifts, monitoring and documenting intake and output and vital signs, catheter and ostomy care, enteral nutrition, and wound care. The CNA maintains a clean and safe environment, documents services and observations, completes required training and paperwork, and complies with applicable regulations, including HIPAA.

Requirements

• Current, active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in New York State.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to document services for billing and tracking.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching; handling, fingering, or feeling objects, tools, or controls; assisting with lifting or moving individuals of any weight with or without mechanical lifts or other assistance; pushing individuals in wheelchairs; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Physical capacity to implement emergency interventions in accordance with an individual's Behavior Support Plan, including moving individuals of any weight with or without equipment or assistance from other staff.
• Ability and willingness to assist with medical interventions and supports, including regular exposure to and handling of bodily fluids.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain SCIP-R, AMAP, MIPS, CPR, and First Aid certifications within one year of appointment.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain other certifications required by the program assignment and the needs of people supported, such as Diabetes Care, Tube Feeding, Catheterization, or Colostomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate supervision and support health, wellness, and safety, including managing crisis situations in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.
• Implement individualized plans and assist with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, laundry, and housekeeping.
• Administer medication as prescribed and in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Teach and develop skills, support person-centered advocacy, assist with communication and dispute resolution, and facilitate ethical decision-making.
• Supervise or plan and prepare balanced meals and snacks in accordance with individual dietary restrictions and guidelines, including modified diets or liquid consistencies.
• Transport and escort individuals to recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, and other activities.
• Assist individuals with purchases and safeguard personal allowance and other funds.
• Under RN and/or LPN supervision and with appropriate training, assist with transfers, turns, and lifts using appropriate body mechanics and safe-person-handling procedures.
• Gather and stock medical supplies; measure and document food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output; and report changes to medical providers or nursing staff.
• Check vital signs, coordinate appointments with the Health Care Specialist and nursing staff, provide catheter and ostomy care, provide enteral nutrition, and care for wounds as ordered.
• Clean rooms and bed linens and handle or dispose of sharps, bodily waste, and fluids in accordance with OSHA guidelines and the Exposure Control Plan.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable behavior and report changes in behavior or other signs and symptoms to clinical or leadership staff.
• Complete and maintain required training and certifications, review communication logs, document events and services, and enter operational data in an electronic health record.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time, including notifications, logs, incident reports, file updates, maintenance requests, phone calls, and incident tracking.
• Use foundational and progressive teaching skills, including EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, and modifications.
• Perform additional duties of a Direct Support Professional – DSP 1 as required and demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and other regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• DailyPay available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical and dental insurance, with family and more extensive medical plan options, and vision coverage for full-time positions.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time, depending on time type.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed