Certified Nursing Assistant

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a contract position in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves providing direct care to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Candidates should possess a CNA certificate and have at least one year of relevant experience. Competitive pay rates range from $19 to $25 per hour, and the contract duration is typically 3 months with the possibility of extension.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1 Year Experience in a caregiving role is required.
• Compassionate and gentle communication skills are essential.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed care instructions is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gives partial or complete baths and personal hygiene care.
• Assists residents with daily activities and mobility.
• Observes residents' conditions and reports changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Knowledge on the prevention of skin breakdown

Ability to communicate with residents

Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions

Education

CNA Certificate

BLS from American Heart Association

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $25.00/hr

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Job Title: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Location: , Brooklyn 11212 with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

Shifts Available:

Pay Rate: $19/hr -$25/hr

Contract Duration: 3 months with possible extension

Must Have-

CNA Certificate

BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Assocation

1 Year Experience

Skills :Required Skills & Experience:

• -Knowledge on the prevention of skin breakdown.

• -Ability to communicate with residents in a compassionate and gentle manner, ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Duties :

-Gives baths (partial or complete).

-Showers as scheduled and when necessary Minimum shower twice weekly.

-Shampoos hair at least weekly, combs and arranges resident's hair daily and when necessary.

-Shaves residents, including removal of facial hair of female residents, trims and cleans fingernails of residents on a weekly basis and when necessary.

-Provides daily oral hygiene and denture care each shift and when necessary.

-Empties and measures drainage (urine, tubes, vomitus, etc.) as ordered and reports amount, color, and consistency to nurse-in-charge.

-Gives incontinent and skin care to residents as is necessary.

-Dresses resident appropriately.

-Informs nurse of clothing needs and keeps drawers and closets neat and orderly.

-Encourages the resident to participate in his/her daily activities.

-Carries out bladder and bowel monitoring and training program as assigned and records results.

-Checks bowel movements daily and records results on NAAARS every shif; after three days, of no bowel movement notify the nurse.

-Assists nurse in dressing changes when necessary.

-Gives care and support to residents who are terminally ill, isolated, debilitated, or cognitively impaired.

-Assists residents from bed to chair, stretcher and vice versa with use of Mechanical Lift with mandatory two or more person assistance and buddy system assistance.

-Assists ambulatory residents to walk using walker or cane as indicated.

-Transports residents to clinic, activity programs and other appointments, including but not limited to appointments outside of the facility during working hours.

-Turns and position residents every 2-3 hours for support and comfort, in the prevention of skin injury and contracture.

-Provides range of motion to residents.

-Applies support stockings, and splints as directed by the nurse.

-Assists residents to undress and prepares residents for bed in accordance with residents' needs and abilities.

-Answers residents' call bells and alarms promptly.

-Positions side rails, as per protocol (Restraint Free environment).

-Observes and assists restless or cognitively impaired residents as directed.

-Observes any significant change in residents' behavior or physical condition and informs the nurse immediately of noted changes.

-Takes and records temperature (orally or rectally as indicated), pulse, respiration and blood pressure into the electronic medical record (EMR).

-Take and records weights as assigned.

-Prepares residents for meals in a pleasant environment with no distraction.

-Feeds or assists with feedings as needed.

-Provides fresh water and nourishment as directed.

-Encourages fluids as ordered. Measures and records intake and output of residents.(meal consumption sheet)

-Informs nurse in charge of inadequate intake and /or output.

-Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

-Makes bed when indicated.

-Maintains clean and non-cluttered environment in residents' room and service areas.

-Observes and reports equipment needing repair.

-Practices economy in use of utilities and supplies.

-Documents care on accountability records and forms.

-Obtains report from nurse-in-charge regarding care delivered (per shift).

-Gives report to nurse-in-charge regarding care delivered (per shift).

-Performs other related duties as assigned by charge nurse, supervisor, Associate/Director of Nursing.

-In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the care of the residents, or the efficient operation of the facility.

If Interested, you can reach me on my number (917)-444-3132 or email me at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Medical Practices

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