Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Entertainment Community Fund; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ is hiring a Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant to provide daily routine non-professional nursing care under supervision of licensed nursing staff. Shifts include 7am-3pm or 3pm-11pm, with every other weekend coverage.

Requirements include NJ CNA certification, high school diploma, English fluency, strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and with aging residents. The position offers hourly pay of $25.75 and is EOE.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required and must remain current.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking).
• Strong interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Able to adapt to change and handle emergencies.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Genuine desire to work with aging residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene to residents and keep them clean, well-groomed, and comfortable.
• Assist residents with ADLs and support independence wherever possible.
• Assist professional staff in rendering treatments and monitoring residents.
• Arrange transportation and accompany residents to appointments as needed.
• Help residents prepare for medical tests and collect specimens as instructed.
• Participate in development and implementation of residents’ Care Plans.
• Answer call bells promptly.
• Maintain residents’ privacy, dignity and respect; report changes to nurse on duty.
• Document and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Active NJ CNA certification

Read/write/speak English

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable to change

Problem solving

Aging residents care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Actors Fund Home , an assisted living, skilled nursing, accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center located in Englewood, NJ, and a recipient of a CMS Five Star Rating seeksa Full time 3pm-11:30pm Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). In this role, the CNA will be responsible for providing daily routine non-professional nursing care and basic technical nursing care under the direction and supervision of the professional nursing staff.

Job Duties

• Provide care to residents in all aspects of personal care and hygiene; keep each resident clean, well-groomed and as comfortable as possible.
• Assist residents with their ADLs (activities of daily living), such as transfers, bathing, hygiene, grooming, toileting, etc.; encourage self-help and independence whenever possible.
• Assist professional staff in rendering treatments and examining residents in isolation, dying or deceased.
• Assist in arranging transportation, reminding residents of appointments, accompanying residents to appointments or programs as needed.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e. lab work, x-ray, therapy, etc.) and collect specimens as instructed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of residents’ Care Plans.
• Answer all call bells promptly.
• Maintain residents' privacy and confidentiality; ensure that all residents are treated fairly and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report all resident changes in condition or unusual findings as well as incidents and accidents promptly to the nurse on duty.

Qualifications

• Must have an active NJ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and must maintain active certification.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills in working with residents, co- workers, families and various health professionals.
• Be adaptable to change and able to meet crisis and emergencies.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Must have an understanding of, affection for, and a desire to work with the aging.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to lift, move and carry supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to pass the facility’s physical examination upon employment and annually thereafter.

About This Position

This is a Full-Time (40 hours) hourly position paying $25.75/HR based at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. Shifts include 7am-3pm or 3pm-11pm and working every other weekend. The successful candidate must be able to cover assigned shifts on a regular basis, including holidays, and should be available to cover vacations/call outs of other Certified Nursing Assistants on occasion.

About The Actors Fund

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance.

For more about Actors Fund Home, please visit: actorsfundhome.org .

For more about Actors Fund, please visit: actorsfund.org .

Actors Fund is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Built into the value statement of The Actors Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all.

We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.