Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Full-time, Evenings)
About The Position
As a Certified Nursing Assistant at DeMay Living Center, you will provide high-quality, individualized resident care in collaboration with the nursing team. Taking initiative while assisting with and maintaining patient care is critical to the success of the team. The position is in Long Term Care at DeMay Living Center in Newark, New York, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on evenings from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., including every other weekend. The clinical setting includes a diverse caseload across a ventilator unit, dementia care, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. The rehabilitation unit is modeled after a med-surg setting. The role offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to build clinical skills. The posting describes shift differentials, incentive opportunities, overtime pay at time-and-a-half, retirement options, tuition and student-loan assistance, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Currently certified in New York State as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Able to meet the role's moderate clinical physical requirements, including continual movement, standing, walking, lifting 20–50 pounds, pushing and pulling medical equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
- The role requires fine motor tasks, high sensory acuity, sustained focus, and decision-making under pressure, including responding to emergencies.
- The role involves potential exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation; TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide and/or assist residents with activities specified in individualized care plans.
- Transport residents to and from activities as needed and provide leisure activities as needed.
- Perform evaluations and reporting.
- Provide emotional support to residents and their families.
- Help maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
- Support families and direct them to appropriate professional staff.
- Respond to resident requests in a timely manner.
- Receive and give reports to team members and team leaders.
Benefits
- Signing bonus of up to $4,500.
- Shift differentials ranging from $1.50 to $4.00 per hour.
- Incentive opportunities.
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half.
- Retirement options.
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance programs.
- Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN-to-MSN advancement.
- Opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
