Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)

Now Hiring for Full Time and Part Time positions on Days (7am-3:15pm), Evenings (3pm-11:15pm) and Overnights (11pm-7:15am)

Position Overview

The Parker Jewish Institute, located in New Hyde Park, New York, is seeking qualified Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our Nursing team in our skilled nursing facility.

CNAs at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation are responsible for performing personal care and assistance for our residents and patients. As a key member of Parker's care team, you will also report changes in the resident's condition, assist with admission and discharge of patients, and under the guidance of a licensed nurse, provide quality and compassionate care to the residents and patients of Parker. We put an emphasis on patient safety and staff work satisfaction. We have very high standards of care for patients and residents.

Working at Parker Jewish Institute means having the opportunity to change lives for the better. You will meet interesting residents with stories to share and amazing co-workers who become friends. We want to speak with naturally caring, empathetic CNAs who are focused on providing the best quality of life possible for every patient in their care, with patience, courteousness and tactful interactions with residents, staff, family members and visitors.

About Parker

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

Why Join the Parker Team

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results

• Excellent training and clinical education

• Accessible via public transportation

• Free parking on site for all staff

• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

• 1199 position-new higher pay rates!

• Flexible scheduling, and competitive pay rates with shift differential for Evening and Overnight shifts

• Regular, consistent schedules with full time and overtime opportunities available

Position Requirements:

• Current and valid NYS CNA certification

• High School Diploma or GED

• Recent, relevant experience working with the geriatric population a plus; will hire newly certified CNAs

• Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends and holidays

• Will be friendly and sociable and be able to provide comfort to patients with good interpersonal skills - both verbal and in writing

• Team player - with a collaborative, team-based work environment, we are looking for individuals who embrace a high level of care, compassion and teamwork