Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time Day, Evening & Night Shifts

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•Yonkers, NY

18h•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant serves as a clinical assistant to licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures and basic patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN, in accordance with Elizabeth Seton Children’s mission, vision, core values, and organizational policies. The CNA provides care and supports the safety, treatment, rehabilitation, and development of assigned residents, who are children, and maintains appropriate communication and documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a New York State-approved Nurse Assistant Certification Program.
Active CNA certification on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry.
Experience working with children.
Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
Meet or exceed health standards and requirements established by the New York State Department of Health and other regulatory agencies.
Meet the Center’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 35 pounds.
Ability to perform tasks that may involve exposure to residents’ blood or body fluids.
Ability to assist in resident evacuation if necessary.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred.

Responsibilities

Report on and off duty to the NCC and perform assigned duties under the direction of the NCC or designee.
Receive reports and make rounds on assigned residents; remain responsible for their care and safety until relieved by the next caregiver.
Prepare and transport residents to therapy, school, clinic, recreation, and hospital visits as scheduled; accompany or transport them as assigned.
Participate in treatment plans, rehabilitation, and continuous learning within the CNA scope and under RN or LPN direction.
Provide or assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, positioning, mouth care, and hair care; trim fingernails and toenails as necessary.
Document appropriately on all flow sheets, including urine and bowel movements, and observe, report, and record abnormal vital signs, temperatures, seizure activity, vomiting, diarrhea, behavior changes, or other abnormalities to the RN or LPN in charge.
Assist RNs and LPNs with nursing care tasks and attend appropriate meetings and in-services.
Inspect residents’ skin and promptly report changes to the NCC.
Check incontinent residents every two hours and wash and change them as necessary.
Encourage appropriate self-help measures to support each child’s independence and teach or assist residents to feed themselves as appropriate.
Reposition bedfast residents as directed by the NCC, at least twice per resident per hour.
Perform restorative and rehabilitative activities as instructed and directed by the plan of care.
Assist with applying safety restraints when directed; monitor residents in restraints, release restraints, and document according to policy and procedure.
Ensure residents who can use a call bell have one within reach and remind them to use it.
Assist coworkers with lifting, positioning, and other procedures as necessary.
Follow facility policy on child abuse and neglect and promptly report abusive or inappropriate behavior toward residents to the NCC.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures, including handwashing and isolation requirements.
Keep resident care areas clean and uncluttered; report unsafe conditions immediately to the NCC.
Safeguard and properly store residents’ clothing and report excessive or insufficient clothing or toys to the NCC.
Ensure residents and caregivers wash their hands and that mealtimes are pleasant and dignified.
Serve as an adult role model for residents and perform duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Assist in evacuating residents if necessary.