Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Schervier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is actively seeking  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 's to join our great team! We are looking to fill day, evening, and night shifts.

ABOUT SCHERVIER REHAB : We are a well-run 364 bed skilled nursing facility located in Riverdale/the Bronx, right near the Hudson River. Our nursing staff are caring and positive. Join our supportive team and use your skills in an environment that appreciates you!

While working here, you will enjoy: 

• $1,000 Sign-on bonus! 
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays
• Availability for day shifts, evening shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts
• Recurring employee appreciation events, we love to celebrate our team!
• Fun and friendly work atmosphere - great leadership team!

Summary for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

• • Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.
  • Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.
  • Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
  • Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned.
  • Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.
  • Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.
  • Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.
  • Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
  • Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless a bed patient) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.
  • Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.
  • Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control.
  • Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed.
  • Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs.
  • Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.

Requirements/Qualifications of Certified Nursing Assistant:

• Current Nursing Assistant certification from state of New York. 
• Current/active CPR certification.
• At least one (1) year Skilled Nursing experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.