Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - New York Congregational Nursing Center

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -- evenings, weekends and nights

New York Congregational Nursing Center is now hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who are committed to providing the best care for our residents. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff! 

Pay: $22.15/hour + shift differential and union benefits! 

Part-time and PRN available 

Benefits (some applicable to FT staff only)

• Referral and sign on bonus
• Shift differentials
• Overtime pay 
• Flexible schedules
• Paid time off 
• 401K
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Holiday Pay 
• An engaging, supportive work environment 
• Performance/Attendance Bonuses 
• Growth opportunities

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position summary 

Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. 

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed. 
• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis. 
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics. 
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned.
• Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.
• Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
• Prepare residents for each meal and transport them to dining room (unless a bed patient) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.
• Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.
• Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control. 
• Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed. 
• Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs. 
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested. 

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in NY state.  
• Must have at least 6 months of CNA experience. 
• Current/active CPR certification. 
• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.