CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Options for Part Time | Full Time | Benefits | No Benefits with higher rate STARTING RATE: *$17.00 ($17.00 - $18.50/hr. dependent upon experience) * Higher rates available for a No-Frills status* SHIFT: Full-time, Part-Time, All Shifts BENEFITS: * Up to $3,000 Sign-on Bonus * Weekly Paychecks * *No-Frills Options with Higher Wages is reflected in the rate range. * Referral Bonuses * Flexible Schedules - Full & Part-Time Openings * Peer Mentorship JOB DESCRIPTION: A Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Their duties include helping patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene, feeding patients or ensuring they take their medication, and assessing their patients' vital signs to notify staff of any changes. 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 dressing residents if unable to dress themselves. * Assists residents to use toilet if able * Wash, clean and keep dry residents who are not able to use the toilet. * Assists residents to get 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 support 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 prior to eating or may be required to totally feed as needed. Records meal consumption per policy. REQUIREMENTS: * Registered by the New York State Nurse Aide Registry * Minimum 18 years of age * Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions * Basic computer knowledge, PCC e-MAR experience preferred * Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds ABOUT US: VestraCare is a portfolio of five health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.