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Job ID: 893487
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 | Evening Shift | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required | 24 Hours/Week (2-Shift/3-Shift Rotational)
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 the individualized plan of care; complete documentation per protocol
- Maintain resident environment and safety by promptly answering call lights and alarms, utilizing safety mats and low beds, supporting fall and behavior prevention measures, and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment; complete documentation per protocol
- Support residents’ nutritional needs including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment use, feeding assistance, and nourishment provision while honoring resident preferences; complete documentation per protocol
- Assist with rehabilitative and restorative care including range of motion exercises, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices; complete documentation per protocol
- Identify and promptly report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial status to the Charge Nurse; report resident rights concerns and refusals in a timely manner per policy
- Perform all duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, providing care appropriate to adult and geriatric patient populations; note: this role involves occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, blood, body fluids, and tissues
Required Qualifications
- Active New York State Nursing Assistant Certification required
- BLS certification required (American Heart Association or RQI only)
- Minimum of one (1) year of previous long-term care experience; must have held certification for at least one (1) year
- Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development across the life span with ability to assess and address age-specific patient needs
- Availability to work every other weekend and holidays as required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working with geriatric populations in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
- Familiarity with restorative and rehabilitative care techniques including range of motion and ambulation assistance
- Experience with electronic documentation and care plan compliance
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to provide meaningful, hands-on care to residents in a structured and supportive long-term care environment
- Consistent part-time schedule with expected 24 hours per week offering work-life balance for qualified CNAs