CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elderwood•City of Lockport, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

At Elderwood, we are seeking kind, collaborative and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our clinical network. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood skilled nursing facilities (SNF). They are under the direction of a licensed nurse. State specific certification is required.

Requirements

Seventeen (17) years of age required
Employment Certificate/Permit required for 17 years of age.
Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required.
Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment or misappropriation of property.
Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Caring and respectful attitude towards residents
Physical stamina for constant activity required.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and monitor the personal care duties carried out by Nursing Assistants of an assigned team.
Report to Charge Nurse unusual symptoms, daily needs and progress of residents.
Notify Charge Nurse of changes in residents’ conditions or needs
Follow the Profile of Care for each resident and monitor the performance of the Nursing Assistants in carrying out the appropriate aspects of the care plan.
Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests.
Assist residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care and individual needs.