Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Per-diem)

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nsg•Mohegan Lake, NY

About The Position

North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing is seeking per-diem Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Under a nurse’s supervision, the CNA assists professional nursing staff in meeting residents’ personal care and comfort needs. Duties include bathing, oral care, incontinence care, ambulation, activities, nourishment, and assigned minor treatments. Candidates must be available to work every other weekend, including both Saturday and Sunday, and may be asked to work some holidays. Listed shifts are 7pm–3pm, 3pm–11pm, and 11pm–7am. The stated pay is up to $29.21 per hour.

Requirements

General knowledge of the health care needs of geriatric residents.
General knowledge of infection-control practices and procedures, including protective equipment and universal precautions.
General knowledge of assisted feeding, nourishment, and accurate record keeping.
General knowledge of activities of daily living and the psychological needs of geriatric residents.
Knowledge of taking and recording vital signs and weights.
Ability to cooperate with personnel from all departments, remain levelheaded during emergencies, and treat resident information as confidential.
Availability to work two weekends per month, including both Saturday and Sunday; some holidays may also be required.

Responsibilities

Observe residents and report unusual conditions, accidents, or incidents to the nurse.
Assist with accident and incident investigations.
Participate in informal and formal resident care meetings.
Carry out written assignments involving activities of daily living, grooming and hygiene, transfers, ambulation, range of motion, proper body alignment, and transportation to activities and scheduled appointments.
Assist with serving meals, feeding residents, and documenting meals.
Keep resident rooms orderly and ensure call cords are within residents’ reach.
Make rounds on assigned residents at the beginning of each shift and at least hourly thereafter.
Care for clean and soiled linen.
Assist with orienting and training new CNAs on the floor as needed.
Attend required in-service training.
Perform other duties as assigned.