Certified Nursing Assistant

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and support under supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Responsibilities include clinical support and resident care aligned with the plan of care.

Requires NY CNA certification; one year of experience preferred and a high school diploma or equivalency preferred. This role emphasizes infection control and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• One year of previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New York State required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene per Plan of Care.
• Follow dietary plan with physician, dietitian and team; provide snacks and fluids as scheduled.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Document ADL in medical record per plan of care.
• Help residents attain and maintain highest level of functioning per Plan of Care.
• Record intake and output accurately.
• Report changes to nurse or supervisor; complete EMR alerts.
• Use good communication; answer phones and call bells professionally.
• Support Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Assist with dressing/undressing daily.
• Turn and position residents.
• Transport residents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and treatment of residents under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Responsibilities involve the performance of clinical support functions and resident care. The Certified Nursing Assistant performs specialized resident care duties to support the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, toileting, shaving, oral care) as directed by resident's Plan of Care.
• Ensure that resident dietary needs are met by following the dietary plan developed in collaboration with the physician, dietician and intra-disciplinary team.
• Provide snacks and fluids as scheduled or as requested within the dietary guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Complete accurate documentation in the medical record including ADL documentation as directed by plan of care.
• Assist residents with attaining and maintaining their highest level of functioning as directed by the Plan of Care.
• Maintain accurate intake and output records.
• Promptly reports any change in resident condition to Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Supervisor which includes completing an alert on electronic medical record.
• Utilize good communication skills, answer phones and call bells in a professional manner.
• Assist with Quality Improvement Program.
• Assist resident with getting dressed/undressed daily.
• Turns and positions residents.
• Transports residents as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience: One year of previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalency preferred.

License/Certification: Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New York State required.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.