Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Alaris Health at Hamilton Par, a 260 bed-skilled nursing Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks a certified nurse aide (CNA) to perform a myriad of resident care activities and related non-professional services that are essential to caring for our residents’ personal needs and comfort. Additional responsibilities include:

• performing duties in a respectful manner that is conducive to residents’ safety and comfort and in accordance with standards of high-quality care
• assisting with resident’s activities of daily living
• making appointments for residents, accompanying them on a timely basis, assisting with post-mortem care and transferring residents’ belongings and equipment as directed
• reporting any and all changes in a resident’s condition to his/her family or responsible party
• ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes each individual’s needs and rights

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred.
• Full command of the English language (written, read and spoken)
• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education programs provided by the Center to maintain certification and successfully complete a state-approved certified nursing assistant program
• Possess a positive demeanor and the ability to communicate with everyone from residents to the general public