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Job ID: 891033
Estimated Weekly Gross: $949.95
Job Title
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location
New York, NY | Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule / Job Type
Part-Time, Contract | Night Shift | Alternating schedule (2 shifts one week / 3 shifts the following week) | Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, toileting, turning/positioning, and skin care in accordance with each resident’s individualized plan of care
- Maintain resident safety and environment by responding promptly to call lights and alarms, utilizing safety mats and low beds, supporting fall and behavior prevention measures, and monitoring equipment for malfunctions
- Support residents’ nutritional needs through meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment use, feeding assistance, and nourishment provision while honoring resident preferences and choices
- Assist with rehabilitative and restorative care including range of motion exercises, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices as outlined in the plan of care
- Identify and promptly report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial status to the Charge or Supervising Nurse; communicate resident rights, refusals, and concerns in a timely manner
- Complete all required documentation per facility protocol; perform duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel within the defined scope of CNA practice
Required Qualifications
- Active New York State Nursing Assistant Certification required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or RQI required
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed/certified CNA in a long-term care setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development across the life span with ability to provide age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patient populations
- Ability to commit to contract end dates running through February or March; contracts must begin on a Tuesday or Thursday
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) environment
- Familiarity with restorative and maintenance care programs
- Comfort working with geriatric populations and supporting person-centered care approaches
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to provide meaningful, hands-on care to a long-term care resident population in a structured and supportive nursing environment
- Consistent part-time schedule with a predictable alternating shift pattern