Certified Nursing Assistant

Pontiac Care and Rehabilitation Center; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontiac-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Cente seeks caring CNAs to support comprehensive resident care on site in New York. The role centers on assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, while ensuring safety and respect for each resident.

You will participate in shift handoffs, follow care plans, and collaborate with licensed staff to maintain high-quality care and a safe, welcoming environment for residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on patient care: participate in nursing reports and establish CNA assignments to ensure resident care.
• Prepare for new residents: organize rooms and orient new residents to their environment, including the call bell system.
• Deliver personal care: assist with daily hygiene, bathing, grooming, and shaving as needed.
• Support mobility and comfort: assist with ambulation and transfers while maintaining dignity.
• Ensure wellness: monitor temperatures, collect specimens, and record weights for health assessments.
• Enhance quality of life: facilitate range of motion exercises and assist with daily activities.
• Respond with compassion: attend to calls and requests promptly and communicate concerns to the nursing team.
• Maintain a safe environment: keep rooms tidy, beds made, and personal items organized.
• Assist with meals: help serve meals and support dining per dietary guidelines.
• Accompany residents to appointments: escort residents to appointments and outings in uniform with ID.
• Monitor care equipment: observe corrective devices and report changes promptly to improve care.
• Document care accurately: record all care provided and report resident grievances to staff.

Job description

**JOIN OUR TEAM**

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. 1. **Collaborate on Patient Care:** Actively engage in nursing reports upon starting your shift and establish CNA assignments to ensure optimal resident care.
2. 2. **Prepare for New Residents:** Make each new resident feel welcomed and comfortable by preparing their room and guiding them through their new environment, including the call bell system.
3. 3. **Deliver Exceptional Personal Care:** Provide attentive assistance with daily dental, bathing, and grooming needs, guaranteeing each resident receives personalized care, including shaving for male residents as needed.
4. 4. **Support Mobility and Comfort:** Help residents with ambulation and transfers while ensuring their comfort and dignity are prioritized throughout their care.
5. 5. **Ensure Wellness:** Conduct thorough skin care routines, monitor temperatures, collect necessary specimens, and accurately weigh residents to support their health assessments.
6. 6. **Enhance Quality of Life:** Facilitate range of motion exercises and support residents in their daily activities, promoting mobility and physical well-being.
7. 7. **Respond with Compassion:** Be attentive to residents’ calls and requests, ensuring their needs are met promptly and effectively, while communicating any concerns to the nursing team.
8. 8. **Maintain a Safe Environment:** Keep residents' surroundings clean, organized, and safe by making beds and managing personal items, contributing to a positive living space.
9. 9. **Assist with Meals:** Serve nutritious meals and provide support during dining, adhering to dietary guidelines and promoting an enjoyable eating experience.
10. 10. **Accompany Residents with Care:** Escort residents to appointments and outings, representing our facility with professionalism in uniform and wearing your ID badge.
11. 11. **Monitor Care Equipment:** Keep a watchful eye on corrective/positioning appliances, reporting any changes in residents’ conditions promptly to enhance their care.
12. 12. **Document Accurately:** Record all care provided with precision, ensuring all entries are completed and any resident grievances are reported to the nursing staff.
13. 13. **Commit to Professional Growth:** Participate in all required training sessions and adhere strictly to facility policies, including those regarding restraints and cell phone usage.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. Your compassionate care can make all the difference!