Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Houghton (NY); On-site; USD 25,292 - 29,508; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Houghton, NY, is seeking a dedicated Nurse’s Aide. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $18.36/hr, with adjustments based on experience. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily care, ensuring their comfort and hygiene, and maintaining a clean environment.

New graduates are welcomed, and a range of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan are provided. Shifts available include days, evenings, and nights.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Certification as a Nurse’s Aide.
• A minimum of 1 year prior experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to assist residents in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ambulation and transfers.
• Provide personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Report changes in residents' conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Basic nursing skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Rate

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

Weekend Coverage Available

We Welcome New Grads

"We Welcome New Grads"

Benefits

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 nurses 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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