CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant

It takes a special person to carry out the mission of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm. Our Foundress, Mother Angeline, used to say, "If you have to fail, let it be on the side of kindness. Be kinder than kindness itself to the old people." It's that philosophy that drives us every day at Teresian House Center for the Elderly, and we are looking for individuals who share our deep commitment to serving the elderly with a loving heart. If you exemplify teamwork, respect, responsibility, compassion, integrity and professionalism consider applying for a job at Teresian House.

Teresian House Center for the Elderly proudly offers the following benefits:

• Excellent Pay Rate
• Generous Pay Time off with cash-in options
• Referral Bonuses
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employee Cafe' with Free Meals
• Health, Dental, Vision with significant employer paid share
• Fully Paid Group Life Insurance
• Compassionate work environment
• Career Advancement: Strong orientation program, tuition assistance and scholarships

even our DON even started as a CNA and encourages growth!

Role Responsibilities:

• Follows instructions listed on the individual resident's assigned care card/care plan when providing any care.
• Provides personal care to the Residents by giving bed baths, tub baths, and showers.
• Assists the Residents with dressing, oral hygiene, nails, hair care and shaving and documents in real time.
• When assigned, takes, observes, and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and weights.
• Assists in floor kitchen, serves food using meal tickets and assists with clean up as assigned.
• Documents and gives report to LPN/RN concerning changes in condition of assigned Residents. Reports all other changes to LPN/RN for immediate follow up.
• Performs routine safety rounds and final rounds 15-30 minutes prior to the end of the shift making sure residents are safe and rooms are in order.

Qualified CNA candidates will have:

• Have completed a 100-hour NYS training course and/or have current NYS CNA certification
• Possess a high school education or equivalent preferred.
• Able to work independently and get along with others, follow instructions, accept supervision.
• Be reliable, dependable; must show initiative.
• Able to read and comprehend assignments.
• Perform simple math (i.e., weights and intake and output).