Overview
Join Loretto Health and Rehabilitation as a Full Time or Part Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), your primary responsibility will be to provide basic care to residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). You will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of residents by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights
Status: Full-Time or Part Time
Every Other Weekend Rotation Required
Pay: $24.27 - $26.14 Per hour
$1.50 Per Hour - Evening/Night Shift Differential
Responsibilities
Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for residents assigned to his/her care with respect to the following general list of duties:
- Performs resident care according to policy/procedure and standards as delegated by the NM, CC, RN, or Charge Nurse.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for the resident, visitors, and other staff.
- Recognizes and responds to emergent situations efficiently and effectively.
- Assists the resident with ADLs and any special care needs as indicated on the resident care assignment sheet.
- Sets priorities according to residents’ needs, organizing and reprioritizing work throughout the shift.
- Ensures necessary supplies/equipment for patient care are available and stored efficiently.
- Observes residents for specific signs and symptoms as instructed by team leaders.
- Reports changes in the resident’s behavior or condition to the team leader.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base and technical skills when performing resident care.
- Utilizes skills and knowledge in accordance with the resident’s identified geriatric and age-related needs.
- Demonstrates understanding of role limitations relating to patient care.
- Documents resident care accurately using the appropriate tool and in a timely manner.
- Ability to be involved with family members or other support persons while providing care.
Qualifications
- Current NYS certification as a certified nursing assistant, or eligible for certification within four (4) months of hire.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to adapt to changes in schedule and rotation to weekend schedule to meet resident needs.
- Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, and other employees and cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
- Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions.
- Ability to report changes in the resident’s condition and other pertinent information.
- Ability to take and record information and basic records.
- Knowledge of MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.
The Certified Nursing Assistants are subject to exposure to odors, medical wastes, disease, and unsanitary conditions.
Benefits/Compensation
- Pay Range: $24.27 - $26.14 per hour
- Excellent medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
- Fun events for employees
- Convenient locations with free parking
- Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
- Diaper Assistance Program
- Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!
