CNAs are the foundation of nursing care. They handle the heavy lifting. They build

bonds with their patients. They work hard to help others feel independent and safe.

Ultimately, CNAs often become part of our residents’ regular lives and families.

Typical Job Duties –

 Answering all call lights/bells and resident requests in a timely manner;

 Bathing, shaving, shampooing, combing hair, dressing, and providing mouth care

and nail care for residents requiring assistance;

 Serving meals and nourishment to residents, assisting those requiring help, and

recording intake;

 Taking and recording blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration

rate, and oxygen saturation level;

 Maintaining a record of care and observations, resident care profiles, and ADLs;

 Reporting orally any deviation in the resident’s condition to Charge Nurse;

 Observing and noting the condition of skin, hair, nails, and mouth;

 Performing passive and active range of motion exercises;

 Transferring residents to and from bed or chair and positioning the resident in

proper body alignment;

 Participating in resident socialization and unit activities;

 Maintaining cleanliness and neatness of the resident’s room and equipment;

 Participating in infection control programs by using proper handwashing

techniques, avoiding cross-contamination, and using proper isolation techniques

as required;

 Reporting incidents and accidents to Charge Nurse;

 Assisting in orienting residents to the facility environment and routines upon

admission and as needed throughout their stay;

Minimum Qualifications –

 Possession of a New York State* certificate of completion of Nurse Aide Training

Course.

*State Regulations: Pursuant to New York State regulations, Title 10, Part 415.13 (c) (v),

a nursing home may use as a nurse aide any individual certified as a nurse aide by

another state provided the facility verifies that the individual is listed in the other state registry and has applied to the Department of Health for New York certification.

Medical specialties:

 Geriatrics

Physical setting:

 Long term care

 Nursing home

Standard shift:

 Day shift

 Evening shift

 Night shift

 Overnight shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person