CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

Join Loretto Health and Rehabilitation as a Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), your primary responsibility will be to provide basic care to residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). You will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of residents by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Shift:Days/Evenings/Nights

Status: Full-Time or Part Time

Every Other Weekend Rotation Required

Pay:$24.27 - $26.14 Per hour

$1.50 Per Hour - Evening/Night Shift Differential

Responsibilities

Certified Nursing Assistants are responsible for residents assigned to his/her care with respect to the following general list of duties:

• Performs resident care according to policy/procedure and standards as delegated by the NM, CC, RN, or Charge Nurse.

• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for the resident, visitors, and other staff.

• Recognizes and responds to emergent situations efficiently and effectively.

• Assists the resident with ADLs and any special care needs as indicated on the resident care assignment sheet.

• Sets priorities according to residents’ needs, organizing and reprioritizing work throughout the shift.

• Ensures necessary supplies/equipment for patient care are available and stored efficiently.

• Observes residents for specific signs and symptoms as instructed by team leaders.

• Reports changes in the resident’s behavior or condition to the team leader.

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base and technical skills when performing resident care.

• Utilizes skills and knowledge in accordance with the resident’s identified geriatric and age-related needs.

• Demonstrates understanding of role limitations relating to patient care.

• Documents resident care accurately using the appropriate tool and in a timely manner.

• Ability to be involved with family members or other support persons while providing care.

• Qualifications

• Current NYS certification as a certified nursing assistant, or eligible for certification within four (4) months of hire.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to adapt to changes in schedule and rotation to weekend schedule to meet resident needs.

• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, and other employees and cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.

• Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions.

• Ability to report changes in the resident’s condition and other pertinent information.

• Ability to take and record information and basic records.

• Knowledge of MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.

The Certified Nursing Assistants are subject to exposure to odors, medical wastes, disease, and unsanitary conditions.

Benefits/Compensation

• Pay Range: $24.27 - $26.14 per hour

• Excellent medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance

• Disability coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual

• Fun events for employees

• Convenient locations with free parking

• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals

• Diaper Assistance Program

• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!

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ID2026-51959

Location : Address700 E. Brighton Avenue

Job Location - Site : CitySyracuse

Job Location - Site : State/ProvinceNY

Location : Postal Code13205

Min WageUSD $24.27/Hr.

Max WageUSD $27.64/Hr.

CategoryAide/Caregiver

Employment TypeFull-Time/Part-Time