Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PER DIEM)

Hourly Rate: $22 - $25

Location: New Jewish Home, Manhattan - Onsite ( 120 W 106th St New York New York 10025)

Position Summary:
As a CNA , you are an integral player in providing compassionate care and support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. Your responsibilities revolve around ensuring the well-being of your clients, helping them maintain their independence, and promoting a safe and supportive environment. These are for full time and per diem positions.


Schedule /Shift

• All shifts available, with the greatest need on weekends (Friday through Sunday)
• Per diem shifts only

Responsibilities:

• Carries out routine nursing tasks as assigned by the Nurse
• Provides direct quality resident care as specified in the resident care profile
• Measuring and monitoring blood pressure and other vital signs
• Serving meals to residents and helping to feed them as needed
• Monitoring the conditions of residents during your shift, reporting any concerns to the broader nursing team
• Supporting residents with other activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, mobility, and toileting


Requirements:
Education
• High School Graduate or GED preferred.

Licenses/Certifications
• Currently certified as a Nurse Aide in New York State.

Experiences Needed
• 6 months to 1 year prior experience in long term care preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with clients, families, and healthcare teams
• Demonstrates a caring and compassionate attitude towards the elderly
• Computer skills required
• Compassion, patience, and respect for clients' needs and preferences
• Ability to adapt to different home environments and work independently while following care plans
• Positive attitude and commitment to providing high-quality, personalized care