A sign-on bonus of $4,000 is available for this position!

Subject to applicable taxes, the bonus is paid in three installments: 1/3 in first paycheck, 1/3 after one year, and 1/3 after two years. Bonus recipients must commit to continuous employment in an eligible position for 1 year. Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.

This position is eligible for shift differentials totaling:

Evening: $5.00 per hour

Night: $6.25 per hour

A relocation bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Job Summary:

Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) in The Alice Center - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) are vital members of the healthcare team, providing essential care and support to residents under the supervision of licensed nurses. CNAs play a critical role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of residents by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring their condition, and maintaining a compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for this role encompass a wide range of essential tasks. These include assisting residents with their personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, always prioritizing their privacy, dignity, and preferences. You'll provide mobility support by using proper techniques and equipment to help residents with transfers, aiming to prevent falls or injuries. Monitoring vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate, is crucial, and you'll report any significant changes to the nursing staff. Observing residents' physical and emotional conditions, and promptly notifying the nursing team of any changes in behavior, mobility, or health status, is essential. Assisting licensed nurses with medication administration, ensuring accurate documentation, providing nutrition support, and maintaining infection control protocols are all part of your role. Effective communication with residents, families, and the healthcare team is key, as is being an advocate for residents' rights and addressing their preferences and concerns. Offering emotional support, fostering a compassionate environment, and collaborating with various healthcare professionals to implement care plans and achieve residents' goals are also central to your responsibilities.

Education:

• Active New York State Nurse Aide Certification
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications:

Experience: Previous experience as a CNA, especially in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting, is preferred.

Physical Stamina: CNAs need physical strength and endurance to assist with lifting, transferring, and providing hands-on care to residents.

Empathy and Compassion: A genuine concern for the well-being of residents, along with the ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and kindness.

Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.

Attention to Detail: Ability to observe and report changes in residents' condition, accurately document care provided, and follow procedures diligently.

Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with a diverse healthcare team and contribute to the overall resident care plan.

Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying resident needs, changing priorities, and the dynamic nature of healthcare settings.

About Alice Hyde:

Mission Statement: Building a Healthier Community Together

Vision Statement: Alice Hyde Medical Center will distinguish itself as a trusted and respected health care leader and provider of choice, exceeding expectations through service excellence.

Network Vision: Working together, we improve people's lives.

Our Cultural Beliefs

• Patients First - I put the patient experience at the center of all I do.
• Good Intentions - I assume good intent and create an environment of trust.
• My Voice - I respectfully share my thoughts and ideas and encourage others to do the same.
• Stronger Together - I work with every member of our team to achieve our key results and celebrate our successes.