CNA

Certified Nursing AssistantWe have multiple shifts open for reliable, dependable skilled CNAs looking for 30 plus hours a week in the Finger Lakes. Flexible schedule, great pay! You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification, strong work ethic and great communication skills.CNA Responsibilities:Providing great patient care.Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.CNA Requirements:Current State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.High School graduate or equivalent.Compassion and empathy.Tolerance for many tasks.Great sense of humor.Adaptability.Patience.