CNA I- Full Time, Nights

Bassett Healthcare Network • Town of Herkimer, NY

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs resident care activities and services that support residents’ personal needs and comfort. The CNA provides assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established nursing care procedures, and demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non-direct patient care and support services under the direction of licensed personnel.

The role includes observing and reporting changes in residents’ status and needs; assisting with activities of daily living, meals, elimination, mobility, and treatments; monitoring and documenting care; maintaining a safe, clean, and homelike unit; and working effectively with the department and other teams. The position is full-time and works nights.

Requirements

• New York State certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• At least one year of long-term care experience is preferred.
• Skills in accountability, adaptability, clinical work, communication, interacting with people, multitasking, responsibility, and time management.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands: medium work involving exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report residents’ status changes and needs.
• Answer call lights and alarms, attend to residents’ needs, and report those needs.
• Obtain weights and vital signs and report results.
• Prioritize and organize work within specified time frames.
• Complete intake/output monitoring as appropriate.
• Obtain specimens and prepare them for transport to the lab as needed.
• Provide or assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, skin care, toileting, grooming, and dressing; encourage residents to participate at their highest practicable level and document care accurately and promptly.
• Assist or feed residents with meals and supplements.
• Assist residents with elimination needs and provide incontinence care as needed.
• Transfer, move, and reposition residents every 2–3 hours and as needed.
• Maintain CNA II requirements if appropriate and maintain New York State CNA requirements.
• Assist residents in moving to activity or dining areas.
• Keep the unit neat, relaxed, and homelike.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist or provide residents with PROM and AROM and ambulation goals as appropriate.
• Provide ordered treatments to assigned residents.
• Operate equipment and perform procedures and care safely, using proper body mechanics.
• Clean and stock supplies and equipment as directed.
• Receive and direct phone calls promptly and accurately according to hospital etiquette guidelines.
• Accept constructive criticism and use it to improve work performance.
• Provide non-direct patient care and support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel, using appropriate skills and judgment.
• Promote effective working relationships and work as part of a department or unit team across departments to help meet goals and objectives.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Complete work assignments on time and readily accept assignments as observed by the Director.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits including an employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED