Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cayuga Health System; Montour Falls (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its team in Montour Falls, NY. The role involves providing personal care to patients and supporting nursing staff with various tasks. Applicants must have a NYS CNA certification.

This position requires the ability to work shifts that may include mornings, evenings, and weekends. A commitment to patient dignity and quality of life is essential, and candidates should have customer service experience.

Qualifications

• CNA certification from New York State is required.
• Experience in patient care is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing tasks, including answering call bells and stocking rooms.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and document findings.
• Promote patient quality of life and document appropriately in the EMR.

Skills

NYS CNA certification

Patient care experience

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients/residents in accordance with the established methods and procedures under the direction of a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, RNs and LPNs on duty.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supports nursing with tasks: answering call bells promptly, stocking rooms & carts.
• Provides assistance to the patient/resident with ADLs (may include tub bath, or shower with chair or stretcher), morning care, evening care, general comfort measures including oral care and grooming, and other general care, as necessary throughout the shift, helps prepare unit, patient/resident rooms and beds for receiving patient admission, transfer, discharge or emergencies. Obtains vital signs and blood sugars and documents findings.
• Prepares and assists patients with meals and other nourishment.
• Distributes and offers assistance with drinking water and other nourishment.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Promotes patient/resident quality of life; rights, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Documents appropriately and thoroughly in EMR and/or Point Click Care.

Required Skills and Experience

• NYS CNA certification.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Patient care experience.
• Customer service experience.

Physical Requirements

• May require lifting (up to 50 lbs.), may require sitting or standing for long periods. Must be able to physically operate the equipment required for the job.

Location and Travel Requirements

• Onsite – Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, 220 Steuben St, Montour Falls, NY 14865.
• Shift schedule: Day shift 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Evening shift 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM; Night shift 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM. Requires work every other weekend.

Pay Range Disclosure

• $22.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.