Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PT - Days

Cayuga Medical Center; Town of Montour (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Montour Falls, NY is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. The role includes assisting with ADLs, measuring vital signs, and supporting the nursing team in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts are days 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM; you will work every other weekend. Standard pay ranges from $22 to $28 per hour, with benefits and growth opportunities offered by Cayuga Health.

Qualifications

• NYS CNA certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Patient care experience beneficial.
• Customer service experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the patient/resident with ADLs and prepares unit, rooms and beds for admission, transfer, discharge or emergencies; obtains vital signs and documents findings.
• Prepares and assists patients with meals and other nourishment; offers water and nourishment as needed.
• Supports nursing staff by answering call bells promptly and stocking rooms/carts; reports abnormal findings.
• Promotes patient rights, privacy and confidentiality; maintains quality of life.
• Documents appropriately in EMR and/or Point Click Care.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Vital signs recording

EMR documentation

Patient care

Communication with patients

Education

NYS CNA certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR (Point Click Care)

Job description

About Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.

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:

• 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’s. Distributes and offers assistance with drinking water and other nourishment’s
• Supports nursing staff with: answering call bells promptly, stocking rooms and carts and reports abnormal findings to nursing staff
• Promotes patient’s/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, Travel and Shift Requirements:

• Onsite – Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility – 220 Steuben St Montour Falls, NY 14865
• Shift – (Days) 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • This Role requires work every other weekend

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $22.00 to $28.00 per hour plus benefits

Centralus 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.

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