Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Gowanda-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gowanda-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center is seeking a dedicated Nurse's Aide to assist residents with daily activities, including ambulation and personal care. The position is open to new graduates and offers competitive compensation starting at $18/hr, with a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance. Applicants must hold a NYS Nurse’s Aide Certification and have at least one year of experience in the field. Evening shifts are available, providing opportunities for professional growth and stability.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Certification as a Nurse’s Aide.
• Minimum of 1 year prior experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assists in ambulation and transfers.
• Provides personal care to residents.
• Monitors vital signs and reports changes.
• Cleans equipment and maintains order in utility rooms.

Skills

Assistance in ambulation and transfers

Feeding residents and providing nourishment

Maintaining a clean and safe environment

Taking vital signs

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Nurse's Aide Certification

Job description

New Rate Starting at $18/hr Up To $21/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff Eve $22.25/hr & Nights $21.30

We Welcome New Grads

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

• Evening 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 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.
• Maintains professional attitude and appearance.
• Provides assistance with resident care, where applicable.
• Follows organization and departmental policies and procedures.
• Follows assigned safety, security, and fire procedures.
• Reports accidents or dangerous situations immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality of organizational and resident information.

Work Location:

One location

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

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.