Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Pine Valley Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is seeking compassionate, dependable, and hardworking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our nursing team!

We are a 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing high-quality, resident-centered care in a supportive and professional environment.

We are looking for CNAs who take pride in their work, demonstrate compassion for our residents, and understand the importance of teamwork, accountability, and attention to detail.

Our ideal candidate is proactive, attentive to resident needs, and committed to providing quality care—not simply completing assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care & Activities of Daily Living

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene.

• Provide compassionate, respectful care while maintaining resident dignity, privacy, and independence.

• Assist with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility using appropriate equipment and safe body mechanics.

• Follow individualized resident care plans and assigned toileting schedules.

• Ensure residents are clean, comfortable, appropriately dressed, and positioned safely.

• Assist with scheduled showers, bed baths, and personal care according to resident preferences and facility schedules.

• Promote resident independence and encourage participation in daily activities when appropriate.

Resident Rounding & Safety

• Perform regular resident rounding throughout the shift and respond promptly to call bells.

• Follow established turning and repositioning schedules, including the facility's two-hour repositioning program for residents requiring pressure injury prevention interventions.

• Monitor residents for skin changes, discomfort, unusual behaviors, or changes in condition and report concerns promptly to the nurse.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized resident environment.

• Ensure call bells, personal belongings, and essential items remain within residents' reach.

• Follow fall prevention measures, infection control precautions, and individualized safety interventions.

• Assist with appropriate use of pressure-relieving devices and positioning equipment as directed by the nursing team.

Documentation & Assigned Duties

• Complete assigned CNA documentation accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.

• Record and report intake and output, bowel movements, meal consumption, toileting, and other required observations.

• Obtain and document vital signs and resident weights as assigned and within the CNA's scope of practice.

• Complete scheduled showers, weights, and other assigned responsibilities during the designated shift.

• Communicate incomplete tasks or changes in resident condition to the assigned nurse before the end of the shift.

• Participate in shift-to-shift reporting to promote continuity of care.

Teamwork & Professional Accountability

• Work collaboratively with nurses, fellow CNAs, rehabilitation staff, and other departments.

• Follow assignments and instructions provided by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Unit Manager, and nursing administration.

• Remain attentive and available to assigned residents throughout the shift.

• Demonstrate professional behavior, punctuality, reliability, and respectful communication.

• Assist coworkers when needed to ensure residents receive timely care.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow facility policies regarding personal cell phone use and resident confidentiality.

• Report resident concerns, incidents, and potential safety issues immediately.

• Participate in required in-services, education, and competency training.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current New York State Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

• Ability to provide compassionate, hands-on resident care.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and function effectively as part of a healthcare team.

• Dependability, professionalism, and strong work ethic.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of providing direct resident care, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred:

• Previous CNA experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting.

• Familiarity with electronic CNA documentation.

• Experience caring for residents with dementia, mobility limitations, and complex medical needs.

Newly certified CNAs are encouraged to apply!

What We're Looking For

At Pine Valley, we believe excellent resident care begins with dedicated nursing assistants.

We are seeking individuals who:

• Take initiative and recognize resident needs without always having to be reminded.

• Show compassion and treat every resident with patience, kindness, and respect.

• Take accountability for completing assigned duties and documentation.

• Value teamwork and are willing to help coworkers when needed.

• Prioritize resident safety by consistently rounding, answering call bells, and following care plans.

• Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, respectful communication, and a positive attitude.

Why Join Pine Valley?

At Pine Valley Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, our CNAs are an essential part of the healthcare team. We value the hard work, dedication, and compassion our nursing assistants bring to our residents every day.

We strive to create a supportive environment that encourages teamwork, professional development, and excellence in resident care.

If you are a compassionate and motivated CNA who takes pride in making a difference in the lives of others, we would love to meet you!

Apply today to join the Pine Valley nursing team!