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Job ID: 893490
Estimated Weekly Gross: $923.31
Job Title
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) – Per Diem
Location
New York, NY | Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Per Diem | Minimum 24 hours (3 shifts) required within each 4-week period, with at least 2 shifts on weekends
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 equipment for malfunctions; complete documentation per protocol
- Support residents’ nutritional needs including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment use, feeding assistance, and nourishments 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 or Supervising Nurse; communicate resident rights, refusals, and concerns in a timely manner
- Note: This role involves reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues
Required Qualifications
- Active, valid CNA certification — must have been licensed for a minimum of 1 year
- BLS certification required (American Heart Association or RQI)
- Minimum of 1 year of prior Long-Term Care (LTC) experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development across the life span with the ability to provide age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patient populations
- Ability to meet the per diem commitment of 24 hours (3 shifts) per 4-week period, including at least 2 weekend shifts
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting
- Familiarity with restorative and maintenance care programs
- Strong documentation skills and experience with electronic health records
Why Join Us
- Flexible per diem schedule that allows you to maintain work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in long-term care
- Opportunity to work in a structured, supportive care environment serving adult and geriatric residents