Certified Nursing Assistant

Northwell; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Nursing Assistant in Manhasset, NY to assist residents in achieving maximum independence in daily living activities. You will support direct and indirect patient care under supervision, monitor vital signs, and help with feeding and hygiene per facility policy.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and adherence to essential job functions. Certification and state-specific requirements are mandatory, with additional Northwell CNA training offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current New York State CNA certification is required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience or completion of Northwell CNA Certification Program.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care under supervision to residents/patients to maximize independence.
• Assist with activities of daily living and oversee tasks as directed.
• Take vital signs and report abnormal values to RN.
• Assist with meals and feeding in accordance with policy.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Clean equipment and replenish supplies as needed.
• Transport residents under RN direction according to procedures.
• Provide grade I decubitus care and skin care via turning and positioning.
• Apply dressings and manage warm/cold compresses; apply creams as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as required; these are essential functions under ADA.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NYS Certified Nursing Assistant

Northwell CNA Certification Program

Job description

Job Description

Assists resident/patients in obtaining maximal level of independence in activities of daily living. Assists in performing direct/indirect patient care in accordance with the policies and procedures. Performs additional related duties.

Job Responsibility

• 1.Administers nursing care under direct supervision to assigned residents/patients in order to achieve maximum level of independence.
• 2.Gives acceptable hygienic care to residents/patients assigned and oversees/assists with activities of daily living; performs assigned treatments and procedures.
• 3.Takes vital signs of residents/patients assigned and reports abnormal values to the Registered Nurse.
• 4.Prepares residents/patients for meals and helps feed them as assigned and in direct accordance with feeding techniques per policy and procedure.
• 5.Follows principles of infection control and resident/patient safety.
• 6.Washes equipment and participates in ensuring that work areas are clean; replenishes supplies, as necessary.
• 7.Transports residents/patients to and from units under the direction of the RN and in accordance with transfer technique policies and procedures.
• 8.Performs Grade I decubitus care; performs preventive skin care measures through turning, positioning and heel elevation techniques at appropriate intervals.
• 9.Applies dressing, maintaining the principles of aseptic technique; applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; applies skin cream as appropriate.
• 10.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience OR successful completion of Northwell CNA Certification Program, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).