CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) STARTING RATE: $17.00 - $19.25 per hour (dependent upon experience) No Frills Rate: $17 - $22.14 per hour, (depending upon experience) SHIFT: Full Time, Part Time, or Weekend Warrior *INCLUDING EVERY OTHER WEEKEND* BENEFITS: * Weekly Paychecks * Weekend Warrior Positions - Work 32 Hours and Get Paid for 40 * Shift Differentials * Referral Bonuses * Flexible Schedule * Peer Mentorship JOB DESCRIPTION: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists the professional staff. Delivers direct care to patients as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintains patient comfort and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for assisting residents in their activities of daily living according to their care plan for assigned residents. These activities include: * Bathing of residents either by bed bath, shower, or tub. * Assists residents to get dressed or completely dress residents if unable to dress. * Assists residents in using the toilet if able * Wash, clean, and keep dry residents unable to use the toilet. * Assists residents in getting in and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, lounge chairs, tubs, scales, and other equipment used in resident care. * Transports residents from place to place by wheelchair or walkers or supports them as they walk. * Lift and reposition residents utilizing lift equipment and assistance from other team members as needed * Helps residents with meals, passes meal trays, helps them set up before eating, or may be required to feed as needed totally. Records meal consumption per policy. REQUIREMENTS: * Current New York State Nurses Aide Certification required * Experience in long-term care preferred * Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable * Strong customer service skills and compassion * Basic computer knowledge, PCC e-MAR experience preferred * Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds * Minimum 18 years of age ABOUT US: Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.