Certified Nursing Assistant

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in New York is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide hands-on support to residents in a skilled nursing and rehab setting.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, document findings, and support care plans while maintaining resident dignity, safety, and HIPAA compliance. Teaming with nurses, therapists, and families, you will help promote recovery and comfort in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Attention to detail and compassionate, patient-centred care required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs including mobility, toileting, grooming, and feeding while preserving resident dignity and comfort.
• Take and record vital signs and monitor residents for changes in condition.
• Observe, report, and document relevant findings accurately.
• Support implementation of nursing care plans and therapy recommendations.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment and follow infection control practices.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements and protect resident privacy.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and families to promote recovery, comfort, and quality of life.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Role:

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) providing hands‑on support to residents in a skilled nursing and rehab setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with ADLs including mobility, toileting, grooming, and feeding while preserving resident dignity and comfort.
• Take and record vital signs and monitor residents for changes in condition.
• Observe, report, and document relevant findings accurately.
• Support implementation of nursing care plans and therapy recommendations.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment and follow infection control practices.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements and protect resident privacy.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and families to promote recovery, comfort, and quality of life.

Qualifications/Skills:

CNA certification, strong communication and teamwork skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide compassionate patient‑centered care.