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Job ID: 891086
Estimated Weekly Gross: $870.03
Job Title
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Location
New York, NY | Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day/Evening shift rotations | Expected 37.5 hours/week (5 x 7.5-hour shifts) | Every other weekend and holiday required | Contracts expected to run through February/March
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, and skin care per individualized care plan
- Maintain resident safety and a clean unit environment by responding to call lights, utilizing safety equipment, and implementing fall prevention measures
- Support residents during meals by delivering trays, assisting with feeding, using adaptive equipment, and honoring food preferences
- Assist with mobility and rehabilitation needs including range of motion exercises, ambulation, transfers, proper positioning, and use of mobility aids
- Take and accurately record vital signs, weight, intake, and output; assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of residents
- Support residents’ social and emotional well-being through interaction and companionship; maintain confidentiality and residents’ rights at all times; report changes or concerns to the nurse promptly and complete all required documentation per protocol
Required Qualifications
- NYS Nursing Assistant Certification required
- BLS certification required — must be through AHA or RQI
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed CNA in a long-term care setting
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Ability to work every other weekend and holidays as required
- This role involves occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; required tasks may involve contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility environment
- Familiarity with electronic documentation and care plan systems
- Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate, resident-centered approach
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the daily lives of long-term care residents in a supportive clinical environment
- Consistent full-time schedule with expected hours providing stability throughout the contract period