Per Diem CNA - Compassionate Long-Term Care

Allegria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Port Jefferson; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Port Jefferson is seeking per diem Certified Nursing Assistants to join our care team in Port Jefferson Station, NY. The CNA will assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and support residents under physician orders.

This role requires independence, reliability, and strong communication within a team. Per diem status means no benefits; shifts are limited to one per week (total of 4 shifts per month).

Qualifications

• Active CNA license in New York State (Required).
• Prior experience in a nursing home or long-term care setting preferred.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move residents up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities, such as feeding, dressing, bathing, etc.
• Administer medication and monitor patient reactions per physician's order.
• Measure vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ physical or mental conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the patient’s environment.
• Follow care plan meeting patient’s physiological and psychosocial conditions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing insights on residents’ conditions.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Excellent communication

Independent work

Education

CNA license - New York State

Job description

Allegria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Port Jefferson is seeking per diem Certified Nursing Assistants to join our care team in Port Jefferson Station, NY. The CNA will assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and support residents under physician orders.

This role requires independence, reliability, and strong communication within a team. Per diem status means no benefits; shifts are limited to one per week (total of 4 shifts per month).