CNA - The Alice Center Skilled Nursing Facility

Alice Hyde Medical Center; Village of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in a skilled nursing facility, where your role is crucial in providing essential care and support to residents. This position offers a competitive pay structure with shift differentials and a generous sign-on bonus. You'll be responsible for assisting residents with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring their comfort and safety. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you care for.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Shift Differentials

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Active NYS CNA certification is required for the position.
• Previous CNA experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs and monitor their conditions.
• Communicate effectively with residents and healthcare teams.

Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Team Player

Adaptability

Education

Active New York State Nurse Aide Certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to fill a couple full-time CNA positions on our 6A-2:3P and our 2P -10:30P evening shift.

Great Leadership, Safe Staffing, Competitive Pay, And Amazing Benefits.

These positions require an active (non-expired) NYS CNA.

In addition to base hourly rates we have shift differentials totaling:

Evening: $5.00 per hour

Night: $6.25 per hour

A sign-on bonus of $4,000 is available for full-time CNA positions!

Subject to applicable taxes, the bonus is paid over 1 year with a 12-month commitment. Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.

Job Summary

Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) in The Alice Center - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) are vital members of the healthcare team, providing essential care and support to residents under the supervision of licensed nurses. CNAs play a critical role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of residents by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring their condition, and maintaining a compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role encompass a wide range of essential tasks. These include assisting residents with their personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, always prioritizing their privacy, dignity, and preferences. You'll provide mobility support by using proper techniques and equipment to help residents with transfers, aiming to prevent falls or injuries. Monitoring vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate, is crucial, and you'll report any significant changes to the nursing staff. Observing residents' physical and emotional conditions, and promptly notifying the nursing team of any changes in behavior, mobility, or health status, is essential. Assisting licensed nurses with medication administration, ensuring accurate documentation, providing nutrition support, and maintaining infection control protocols are all part of your role. Effective communication with residents, families, and the healthcare team is key, as is being an advocate for residents' rights and addressing their preferences and concerns. Offering emotional support, fostering a compassionate environment, and collaborating with various healthcare professionals to implement care plans and achieve residents' goals are also central to your responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education: Active New York State Nurse Aide Certification; High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Previous experience as a CNA, especially in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting, is preferred.

Physical Stamina: CNAs need physical strength and endurance to assist with lifting, transferring, and providing hands-on care to residents.

Empathy and Compassion: A genuine concern for the well-being of residents, along with the ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and kindness.

Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.

Attention to Detail: Ability to observe and report changes in residents' condition, accurately document care provided, and follow procedures diligently.

Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with a diverse healthcare team and contribute to the overall resident care plan.

Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying resident needs, changing priorities, and the dynamic nature of healthcare settings.