CNA

Job Description

Job Description

The Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls  is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

What sets us apart at CNR is both the warm and friendly work environment and the outstanding leadership, which enable our staff to feel well equipped to complete their roles. If you are looking for a rewarding experience, this is the career you've been waiting for!

We are currently hiring for evening shift (2pm-10pm) and overnight shift (10pm-6am). Shift differentials paid for evening, overnight and weekend shifts. 

Full time employees are eligible for a weekly attendance bonus!

CNA Requirements

• NY CNA license required (If you would like to become a CNA, we have a full certification program) 
• Ability to work full time and every other weekend

CNA Responsibilities

• ·       Dressing and undressing of the resident

  ·       Bathe (whirlpool tub, shower, or bed bath) the resident including grooming of hair (shampoo); shave, oral hygiene (cleaning dentures) and fingernail care.

  ·       Distribute individual meal trays, meal nourishments and drinking water.  Feed resident and record their intake, if indicated.

  ·    Transfer residents to/from tub, bed, chair (including but not limited to wheelchairs), or toilet, using safe and proper body mechanics and various techniques, i.e. one/two person assist, or mechanical lift.

  ·       Operate equipment such as bed scale, specialized beds, ear thermometer, Hoyer lift or other equipment as instructed.

  ·       Reposition residents who are no longer able to move themselves and perform range of motion exercises.

  ·       Perform certain tests such as weights, temperature, respiration, pulse, and blood pressure.  Measure intake and output.  Record results appropriately and in a timely manner.

  ·       Document all information as required.

  ·       Alert charge nurse to any changes in resident’s condition or resident complaint.

  ·       Transport in wheelchair, or by other methods as specified.

  ·       Escort with residents to appointments, as needed.

  ·       Clean and store resident care equipment after each use and tidy surrounding area.

  ·       Make beds (occupied and unoccupied) and change bed linens, as necessary.

  ·       Assists with post-mortem care.

  ·       Aware of all Federal and State requirements of responsibilities of resident care as it pertains to nursing assistants.

  ·       Answer telephone.

  ·       Perform a total inventory of all resident’s possessions upon admission, discharge, or transfer.

  ·       All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.