Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bride Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and more

Job summary

Bride Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in East Lyme, CT is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time role. You will provide direct resident care, assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and support meals and activities as part of a collaborative team.

The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff, generous PTO and holiday benefits, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage plus a 401(k) plan with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Ability to assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Must maintain infection prevention practices and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including transferring, grooming, feeding, toileting and hygiene.
• Obtain vital signs and monitor food and liquid intake per care plan.
• Deliver meals, ensure appropriate options, and support dining experience.
• Escort residents to therapy and activities and participate in rounds.
• Report changes and document data accurately in resident records.
• Maintain safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork with colleagues.

Skills

Resident care

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Infection prevention

Teamwork

Education

Connecticut CNA certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

** $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Position**

• Competitive Hourly Wages
• $2000 Sign On Bonus for accepting a Full-Time position
• Generous PTO, paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and more
• Great working environment, extensive training and opportunities for growth

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Providing personal care and services to Residents including but not limited to the following:

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living such as transferring, turning and positioning, giving showers, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting and ensuring residents are clean.
• Obtaining vital signs and weights and monitoring food and liquid intake.
• Delivering meal trays to residents, ensuring food is appropriate to the resident’s care plan, delivering alternate food selections when requested and providing a positive dining experience.
• Escorting residents to participate in therapy sessions and activities.
• Responding to resident and family needs respectfully and with a positive manner in all interactions.
• Making daily rounds on assigned residents in accordance with established guidelines.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will complete assignments including but not limited to the following:

• Reporting data in resident records consistently, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Consistently and promptly reporting resident changes of condition.
• Complying with procedures for infection prevention including, but not limited to, hand washing, TB and Hepatitis B requirements and bloodborne pathogen regulations.
• Following safety rules and requirements including lift and transfer procedures, hazard communication, electrical safety, slips, trips and falls policies, use of personal protective equipment and elopement procedures. (Examples: Must safely operate mechanical lifts, sit stand lift, gate belt, and meal and line carts, adjust beds and use shower equipment and wheelchairs.
• Safely fulfilling all work assignments.
• Accepting assignments not part of his/her normal scheduled responsibility as needed.
• Safeguarding residents’ protected health information.
• Providing other services such as cleaning wheelchairs and resident areas as assigned.
• Complying with all work rule policies and procedures as well as state and federal law.
• Contributing to a true team environment by cooperating and working well with co-workers.
• Completing education requirements on a timely basis.
• Complying with work rule policies and procedures as well as state and federal law.

Requirements/Experience of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Must hold an active Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification