Seasons CNA

Elderwood•Waverly, NY

14d•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Seasons CNA assists with residents’ health and well-being by providing resident support services and therapeutic and social programming to address residents’ physical and emotional needs. At Elderwood at Waverly, the role is part of a skilled nursing community serving long-term residents, people with memory-care needs, and short-stay rehabilitation patients. CNAs support daily needs, observe and report changes, assist with mobility and recovery goals, and communicate with nurses and rehabilitation professionals. The position does not involve performing licensed-nursing treatments. It offers experience in a clinically active post-acute setting and opportunities for eligible employees to pursue further education through tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry is required.
Must be active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions involving resident abuse, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property.
Ability to communicate verbally with residents, families or agents, teammates, and other departments.
Ability to read and understand task assignments and to report verbally and document care in writing.
Genuine concern for older adults and a dependable, patient, and compassionate attitude.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with the dementia population desired.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including toileting, transferring, ambulation, eating assistance, and changing clothes.
Respond promptly to residents’ needs and requests.
Support therapeutic and social activities that reflect residents’ interests and promote their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Assist with meal service and feeding when needed.
Provide mental stimulation, transport residents, and encourage participation in social programming.
Conduct informal neighborhood programs when time permits or as assigned.
Contribute to the daily Seasons program calendar, attendance records, and monthly resident progress forms.
Follow residents’ plans of care and report changes in their conditions or needs to the licensed nurse.
Inform the nurse about monitored fluid intake and output and other assigned services or tasks.
Protect residents’ rights and help ensure they are treated with respect and kindness.
Report equipment needing repair, unsafe conditions, and residents’ personal needs to the nurse in charge.
Respect residents’ personal possessions and help maintain an orderly, pleasant environment.
Attend facility and staff meetings and required or preferred in-services.
Develop ideas to improve resident care or increase productivity and job satisfaction.
Use the electronic timekeeping system as directed; arrive on time and work scheduled shifts regularly.
Follow the facility dress code, including wearing a name tag, and comply with policies for electronic devices and computers.
Support Elderwood’s mission, vision, and values and comply with its code of conduct, compliance, and HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, management staff, or the Administrator.