CNA Training - Eddy Village Green, Cohoes

Trinity Health • Cohoes, NY

150d • $17

About The Position

Eddy Village Green is the first-of-its-kind community in the greater Capital Region and New York State to replicate The Green House model. The Green House is a concept that transforms traditional skilled nursing care for seniors and offers an innovative new approach that eliminates the conventional, institutional feel of traditional nursing facilities. EVG features 16 ranch-style houses, each accommodating 12 elders. Team members who care for the elders are certified nursing assistants (CNAs) referred to as 'shahbazim'. They receive special training to nurture, protect and engage in the lives of the elders, much like family members. We're located at 200 Village Green Drive (off of Columbia Street). CDTA bus route 182 has a stop in front of our campus. Top quality care: Rated in as one of Newsweek's Top Nursing Homes for 2021. Ranking #47 in NYS in bringing great patient outcomes!

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent life-experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with New York State.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Culinary course including Serv Safe training required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have patience, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Must possess the ability to work professionally with other staff, residents, family members, and outside agencies/visitors.
• Must be able to successfully complete Green House Core Training.
• Must be willing to learn basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance for the elders as a Certified Nurse Aide while maintaining standards of Nursing Care.
• Work within a self-managed team to provide a home-like atmosphere including cooking, light cleaning, coordinating meaningful events and activities.
• Speak on behalf of the elders' interests throughout the care planning process.
• Demonstrate St. Peter's Health Partners Mission and Core Values.
• Work closely with members of the self-directed team in conflict resolution, staffing/scheduling, hiring decisions, quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Use LEAN principles in problem solving within self-directed work team.
• Maintain required staffing levels including proper attendance per the self-directed work team schedule.
• Fulfill one of six primary responsibilities in the enhancement of an environment that provides the highest level of quality of life and quality of care for elders.
• Ensure proper accident/incident prevention behavior and immediately report care and safety concerns.
• Project, sustain, and nurture elders by creating and maintaining a warm home environment.
• Actively participate as a respectful team member of the household's self-managed team.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with the Clinical Support Team.
• Document elders' personal care, behavior and interactions.
• Ensure sanitary food handling and kitchen cleanliness.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Empowered to use good judgment and make decisions regarding elder care.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis.
• Assist elders with hygiene needs.
• Assist with feeding of those elders able to chew and swallow without difficulty.
• Measure intake and output accurately and document on worksheet.
• Perform routine colostomy care.
• Answer elder calls promptly.
• Weigh residents using upright, chair and bed scale.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations.
• Maintain safety measures.
• Transfer or weigh elders using appropriate lift.
• Assist elders in use of bathroom, shower urinal, bedpan and commode.
• Change bed linens, make beds, provide extra covers as requested.
• Ambulate elders, including those using canes and walkers.
• Perform skin assessment and notify Clinical Support Team members of any abnormalities.
• Apply cold packs and warm compresses.
• Uphold elder's Bill of Rights.
• Assist with postmortem care and discharge of elder transfer.
• Attend team meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality of all elder care information.

Benefits

• Strong orientation program.
• Generous tuition allowance.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees