Certified Nursing Assistant

Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Job summary

Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our team in New York. The position offers weekend coverage, a starting hourly rate of $18.36 with progression up to $21.42 based on experience, and opportunities for new grads to enter the field.

Benefits include a strong compensation package and comprehensive health coverage. Ability to work day, evening, or night shifts is available.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate OR Equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-year prior experience.
• Must have NYS Certification as Nurse’s Aide.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ambulation and transfers to and from bed, chair, or stretcher.
• Assist or feed residents, provide water and nourishment.
• Provide bed baths and personal care; assist with hygiene.
• Change linens, help with dressing and undressing.
• Assist with bowel and bladder rehab programs and record intake/output.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents and environment; follow policies.

Skills

Patient care

Compassion

Team player

Education

NYS Certification as Nurse’s Aide

Job description

New Rate Starting at $18.36/hr Up To $21.42/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff $22.17/hr

Weekend Coverage Available

We Welcome New Grads

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening Shift
• Night Shift

Education & Experience

• High School Graduate OR Equivalent
• A minimum of 1-year prior experience

License Requirements:

• MUST have NYS Certification as a Nurse’s Aide.

Functions

• Assists in ambulation and transfers from and to bed, toilet, chair, stretcher.
• Assists or feeds resident(s) as indicated, serves water and nourishment.
• Offers and removes bedpans and/or urinals
• Keeps incontinent resident clean and dry, changes linens and makes beds. Replaces towels and wash cloths.
• Gives bed baths, tub baths, and provides skin care. Provides care of hair and oral hygiene.
• Assists residents to dress and undress
• Takes part of bowel and bladder rehabilitation program of the resident
• Collects specimens and measures intake and output and keeps records of same
• Takes temperature, pulse, and respiration. May prepare ice packs or other resident care equipment when directed to do so by the Nurse in charge.
• Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetites, and reports changes or unusual findings to the Charge Nurse responsible for reporting for reporting resident complaints to the Nurse or Supervisors.
• Before getting off duty, signs the aide book kept at the nurse's station
• Attends regularly scheduled in-service classes as required by HOME and NYSAOH regulations.
• Cleans equipment (carbonized beds, stands, etc.) as directed by the nurse. Keeps the utility and service rooms in order.
• Provides assistance with resident care, where applicable.
• Follows organization and departmental policies and procedures.
• Reports and accidents or dangerous situations immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality of organizational and resident information.

Work Location:One location

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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