Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

New Community Corporation in Newark, New Jersey is one of the largest and most comprehensive community development organizations in the country; New Community’s success rests on its comprehensive approach to community development. It is active in housing, health care, education, job training, childcare and economic development. It has provided training to community development professionals from around the country and the world, having hosted representatives from more than 20 countries throughout the years. The mission of New Community is to help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement. The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) will provide personal care and related services, functioning under the direction of the License Practical Nurse. Follow assignments of residents as directed by charge/floor nurse. Assists residents to such in ADL's, i.e. eating, toileting, bathing, grooming, transferring dressing and undressing.

Knowledgeable of resident's care plan and needed interventions.

Interacts with residents, staff and family members in a helpful, professional manner.

Insures that call bell is always in reach of resident and answered promptly and courteously

Transports residents to such areas as dining areas and activity programs.

Takes and records vital signs and weights as directed by charge/floor nurse in a timely, accurate manner.

Assists with restorative therapy program as instructed by therapy department and charge/floor nurse.

Serves and collects food trays and feeds residents requiring help.

Responsible for maintaining resident's room and closets in a neat, orderly manner.

Changes bed linens.

Takes and removes residents’ soiled linens to appropriate areas for cleaning or disposal.

Additional responsibilities as requested by Director of Nursing/designee

May be assigned on a medical escort with a resident to hospital, clinic, or doctor office.

HOURLY RATE: $21.00 Educational Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Must possess a valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from either NJDHSS or New Jersey Board of Nursing. Experiences Required One (1) to three (3) months’ related experience and/or training. Good interpersonal and organizational skills