Compassionate CNA — Hands-On Resident Care & Support

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Union pension

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral program

Paid training

Paid sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team in a 3-11pm shift. The center has provided care for over 50 years, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy in a 5-star CMS-rated setting.

Responsibilities include direct resident care, vital signs monitoring, hydration, and collaboration with licensed staff on care plans.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant certification from CT
• Current/active CPR certification, preferred
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily.
• Change bed linen and maintain supplies in resident rooms regularly.
• Ambulate and transfer residents using appropriate assistive devices.
• Record resident vital signs, weights, intake/output, food consumption, and other information.
• Routinely turn and position residents; monitor for changes.
• Assist in data collection for MDS and care plan development.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals.
• Prepare residents for meals and transport to dining room; assist feeding as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of food intake and output.
• Take measurements (TPR, BP) as directed.
• Respond to call lights promptly and assist with needs.
• Assist in orientation and training of other staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

CT Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team in a 3-11pm shift. The center has provided care for over 50 years, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy in a 5-star CMS-rated setting.

Responsibilities include direct resident care, vital signs monitoring, hydration, and collaboration with licensed staff on care plans.