CNA Jobs in East Concord, NY

CNA Full-time
Post Acute Partners

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Post Acute Partners Hamburg, NY
$17 - $20.62 / hour
Salary $17.00 / Hour - $20.62 / Hour Overview Now Hiring CNAs in the Southtowns of Western New York Elderwood at Hamburg Be the reason someone feels safe, seen, and cared for. Join the caring team at Elderwood at Hamburg, where Certified Nursing Assistants play a vital role in delivering exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services. Here, you'll build meaningful relationships with residents, work alongside a supportive clinical team, and make a difference every day. Whether you're an experienced CNA or just beginning your healthcare career, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in a workplace that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in care. Whether you live in Hamburg, Orchard Park, West Seneca, East Aurora, Eden, Angola, Derby, Evans, Blasdell, or nearby Southtown communities, Elderwood at Hamburg offers an opportunity to build a rewarding CNA career close to home. Join a team that's committed to exceptional resident care, professional growth, and a supportive work environment. We can offer both stability and consistency - or maximum flexibility. We are hiring: Full-Time CNAs (benefit eligible) Part-Time CNAs (benefit eleigble) Per Diem CNAs through Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) One application. Multiple pathways: Option 1: Join the Core Team at Elderwood at Hamburg: Looking for consistency, routine, and a team you can truly belong to? As a CNA on a Core Team, you’ll: Provide compassionate ADL support Build meaningful resident relationships Work alongside a stable, collaborative nursing team Be part of a facility rooted in the local community Full-Time & Part-Time Benefits Include: Competitive pay + shift differentials Access to Compensation Programs like Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits to EARN maximum dollar Access to a Comprehensive Health package: Medical, Dental, Vision PTO - Paid Time Off 401(k) with Employer Matching Access to Tuition Assistance Programs: Advance your career from CNA → LPN → RN (now incudes MSNs) Option 2: Prefer Flexibility? Work Per Diem with ESS Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is our internal clinical float pool designed for experienced CNAs who want flexibility and premium opportunities. Through ESS, you can: Choose per diem scheduling Shift differentials up to $3.00/hr depending on shift/day Work at multiple Elderwood locations if desired Gain exposure across facilities, leaders, teammates, and environments. Maintain preferred status for internal career growth ESS Requirements: Current NYS CNA certification Minimum 2 years of clinical experience Commitment to: 4 shifts per month At least 2 weekend shifts monthly 2 major holidays per year Ideal for CNAs who want control over their schedule without leaving the Elderwood network. Make a Difference Every Shift. This is hands-on work that matters - to residents, families, and your team. If you take pride in what you do and want to work in a supportive environment, apply today. Responsibilities What You’ll Do as a CNA at Elderwoo - You will play a critical role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable, respected, and cared for every day. Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility Provide compassionate, hands-on care aligned with each resident’s care plan Observe and report changes in condition to nursing staff Support residents’ emotional well-being and engagement Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and your care team From Up to Qualifications (CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant): Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred Employment Certificate/Permit required for 17 years of age. Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required. Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment or misappropriation of property. Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred. Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing Caring and respectful attitude towards residents Physical stamina for constant activity required. Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
CNA Hospice Hospice Full-time
Hospice Buffalo

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Hospice Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY
What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status) HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status) Dental Insurance (FT status) Flexible Spending Account (FT status) Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Program And Much More! TRAVELING CNA POSITION. 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm. Weekends prn. Holiday rotation. A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) functions in a supportive relationship to professional disciplines and may function as an extension of these professional services with appropriate supervision and guidance assisting in the care of individuals in the long term care and assisted living/developmentally disabled facilities. Under the supervision of the nurse, or other professional personnel, performs personal care procedures, health related tasks, and other homemaking and housekeeping activities to maintain or achieve the patient's optimal level of health. Serves as a mentor to new Aides. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): Assists with appropriate hygiene and grooming inclusive of bathing, hair shampoo, nail & skin care; oral hygiene; toileting/assistance with elimination; taking vital signs, and weights. Assists with health related tasks and personal care procedures. Assists with activities of daily living. Feeding the patient if necessary. Understands adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Demonstrates effective observation and reporting skills. Maintains high level of confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA law and policy. Identifies and reports patient clinical changes and/or body function changes appropriately to RN Case Manager. Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene; waste disposal; use of Personal Protective Equipment; Bag (supply/tote) technique and knowledge of Standard Precautions, inclusive of basic infection control procedures. Appropriately explains duties and functions of the Interdisciplinary Team including the role of the Certified Nurse Assistant. Documents to agency standards. Displays the ability to establish priorities and organize work and time appropriately. Anticipates problems and modifies plans and procedures to provide solutions. Adheres to requirements of policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative). Maintains the security of patient records. Elicited no founded patient/family complaints, staff complaints or unusual occurrences (i.e., reportable incidents). Demonstrates ability to communicate with patients and families in a supportive manner that is understandable and culturally appropriate. Maintains a clean, safe environment; provides assistance with safe transfer techniques, positioning and ambulation. Demonstrates normal range of motion. Able to read and record temperature, pulse, and respiration. Recognizes emergencies and is knowledgeable in applying emergency procedures. Is respectful of the patient, his or her privacy, and his or her property. Demonstrates understanding of basic knowledge of nursing home and ALF/DD care issues and the ability to carry out assignments. Qualifications for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): Education/Certification Completion of a NY State approved Certified Nurse Aide training program with CNA Certificate. High school diploma, GED preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care encouraged. Must have current Driver's License, free of any serious violations, and vehicle required for position. Experience One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting and nursing assistant experience preferred.
CNA Full-time
Post Acute Partners

Support Aide to CNA Track

Post Acute Partners Hamburg, NY
$18.20 / hour
Salary $18.20 / hr Overview Are you passionate about helping others and looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare? Elderwood at Hamburg is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program designed to give you the skills and experience needed to succeed. Have you always been a caretaker by nature? Perhaps you are a nursing student, former CNA, HHA or PCA? This is an opportunity to make a difference (and a paycheck), up close and personal, helping to take care of our loved ones. Apply today to our Support Aide position. Support Aides will be employed for approximately 15-60 days before becoming eligible to be placed in our CNA training course. Support Aide Overview: You will begin employement as a Support Aide, learning the role of a CNA. Additionally, you will assist in other department as needed. Elderwood at Williamsville's CNA Training course will last for three weeks, Monday to Friday from 7:30a-3:30p (times may vary slightly). Until you are officially slotted for training, you will be designated on a specific shift as a Trainee. Once in the course - the first two weeks are classroom training; third week will be the clinical portion. Once you pass, your status (and pay) will be adjusted from Support Aide to CNA. Elderwood will pay for the CNA certification test as well as any applicable onboarding requirements, including but not limited to PPD and Physical for eligible candidates. Training is PAID - you will be clocked in during training hours and get paid while you train. Responsibilities (CNA Training Track - Support Aide): Transport residents or accompanies ambulatory residents as assigned to various locations in the building including the dining room, activity program areas, therapy or treatment areas. Make unoccupied resident beds, as assigned. Assist in the Dining Room with food service to residents, under the direction of licensed therapy staff; duties include passing trays, cutting meat, opening cartons or other containers. Assist in other departments as needed. Distribute supplemental nourishments to residents who do not need to be fed, as directed. Conduct informal activities on the nursing unit when time permits, as directed. Supply fresh water in resident's rooms, as directed. Prepare bed and bedwear of resident's at hour of sleep, as assigned. Help keep general areas of the assigned nursing unit neat and orderly, as directed. Clean resident's equipment (wheelchair/geri chair, bed, etc.), as assigned. Keep the rooms of residents orderly, as assigned. Notify therapist of any unusual incidents regarding residents. From Up to Qualifications (CNA Training Track - Support Aide): Sixteen (16) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent required. Employment Certificate/Permit required for 16-17 years of age. No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
CNA Full-time
Post Acute Partners

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Post Acute Partners Cheektowaga, NY
Salary up to $27.00 / hour Overview Local Opportunity. Big Impact. Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Cheektowaga New CNA Pay Rates: up to $27.00/hour including shift differentials and opportunities to opt out of benefits Maximize Your Earnings: Ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits! Shift Differentials for evenings, weekends, and nights - up to $3.00/hour Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem - all shifts availble Available CNA Shifts: Days: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Overnights: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM Full-time, part-time, and Per Diem available Why Choose Elderwood at Cheektowaga: Competitive Compensation Programs + Incentives 401K with Employer Match PTO & Holiday Package Full Suite of Health Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Programs Employee Referral Bonus Join a Team That Values Mutual Respect and Acountability: At Elderwood at Cheektowaga, we’re looking for kind, collaborative, and dedicated CNAs to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunity, stability, and growth here. Apply Today. We’re ready when you are. Responsibilities (CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant): Direct and monitor the personal care duties carried out by Nursing Assistants of an assigned team. Report to Charge Nurse unusual symptoms, daily needs and progress of residents. Notify Charge Nurse of changes in residents’ conditions or needs Follow the Profile of Care for each resident and monitor the performance of the Nursing Assistants in carrying out the appropriate aspects of the care plan. Responsible for responding immediately to residents’ requests. Assist residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care and individual needs. From Up to Qualifications (CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant): Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred Employment Certificate/Permit required for 17 years of age. Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required. Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment or misappropriation of property. Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred. Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing Caring and respectful attitude towards residents Physical stamina for constant activity required. Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
CNA Full-time
Fiddlers Green Manor

CNA, New Rates!

Fiddlers Green Manor Springville, NY
Why Fiddler's? Flexible scheduling Weekly Pay Schedule Health Insurance Vision and Dental Insurance Full Benefits Package, including pension / 401k with employer contribution · Full time, part time, or per diem positions available. · Longevity Bonus · Perfect attendance bonus · Pick up bonus for 8 hours of work New pay scale New CNA with under one year of expereince will start at $16.67 additional wages added for additional years of experience! Shift Details: We have opportunities on the following shifts: Shift Options: Days 6a-2pm Evenings: 2p-10p Nights : 10p-6a Qualifications: Sixteen (18) years of age required high school diploma or equivalent preferred Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred but nor required Ability to collaborate well with other personnel Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing Caring and respectful attitude towards residents Physical stamina for constant activity required. Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS A. Job Knowledge and Role Responsibilities: 1. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care. 2. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, infectious disease and wound care, if applicable. 3. Provides nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensures the safety and well being of the residents is maintained. 4. Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date. 5. Acts appropriately under the direction of the Charge Nurse and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. 6. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in units/shift assignments to meet resident and facility needs. 7. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide care on specialized dementia unit, as appropriate. 8. Successful completion of facility orientation on the care of a resident on a specialized dementia unit, as appropriate. 9. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions. B. Resident Care Responsibilities: 1. Answers call bells on a timely basis to respond to resident needs. 2. Completes or assists residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming, in accordance with established Care Plan. 3. Assists residents with oral care (teeth brushing) as per Care Plan. 4. Weighs residents and records weights monthly/weekly or more frequently as assigned. 5. Serves and collects food trays, feeds residents requiring help, provides meal supplements and fresh drinking water as needed. 6. Moves or assists residents in moving to and from bed as necessary, and transports residents using wheelchairs, or assists them with walking, as per Care Plan. 7. Takes vital signs on all residents as per Care Plan including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. Notifies Charge Nurse of any changes or findings beyond normal limits. 8. Records food and liquid intake and emission as directed. 9. Reports all unusual conditions and reactions to nurse in charge. 10. Assists in keeping residents’ rooms and equipment clean, neat and orderly. Cleans and maintains therapeutic equipment (i.e. nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, IV poles and pumps, wheelchairs, gerichairs, siderail pads, linen carts, med carts, treatment carts, tub rooms, etc.). Dates and labels all personal hygiene items. Removes and cleans all therapeutic equipment and returns to its appropriate storage area if a resident is discharged or expires. 11. Changes bed linen and incontinent care items as needed. 12. Follows established systems: a) Releases restraints and repositions residents according to established Care Plan. b) Ensures that all residents are out of bed according to established Care Plan (if appropriate). If a resident does not get out of bed, notifies Charge Nurse. c) Turns, positions and toilets residents as per Care Plan. d) Ambulates residents according to the plan of care and facility policy. C. Role Responsibilities-Interpersonal Skills: 1. Is aware of, and adheres to, Resident’s Bill of Rights and Confidentiality of Resident Information. 2. Interacts with residents and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner. 3. Addresses resident and family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the Charge Nurse in a professional manner. 4. Is aware of Resident Abuse Reporting Law. 5. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude. D. Role Responsibilities-Safety: 1. Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e. emergency oxygen tank). 2. Understands and can demonstrate knowledge of role in Fire and Disaster drills. 3. Demonstrates ability to identify/respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts. 4. Uses facility equipment safely. 5. Recognizes, removes, and/or reports potential hazards. E. Resident Care Responsibilities-Infection Control: 1. Demonstrates knowledge of and implements universal precautions. 2. Washes hands between resident contacts as appropriate. 3. Handles linen and disposes of waste properly. 4. Demonstrates ability to care for residents on precautions. 5. Demonstrates knowledge of correct positioning/care of catheters and drainage. F. Resident Care Responsibilities-Resident Dignity: 1. Addresses residents in a respectful manner. 2. Discusses confidential resident information in appropriate areas only. 3. Knocks on door prior to entering resident rooms, and maintains resident privacy and dignity when providing personal care such as bathing, dressing and toileting. G. Other Duties as Assigned by Charge Nurse or Resident Care Coordinator. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Degree and previous Long Term Care Nursing Assistant experience preferred. 2. Must be at least 18 years of age. 3. Successfully completes facility conducted orientation, mandatory training and in-service programs. 3. Meets health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin test. 4. Is listed on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry. 5. Possesses a current (not expired or lapsed) New York State Nurse Aide Certification. 6. Has no findings of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property listed on the registry. 7. Has documentation provided by the New York State registry regarding numbers 4,5, and 6 above in the personnel employee file. 8. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 9. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
CNA Full-time
Southtowns Care Center

CNA’s for all shifts

Southtowns Care Center Buffalo, NY
Southtowns Care Center a premier long term skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York has immediate openings for enthusiastic and energetic CNA’s for all shifts to become part of our dedicated and professional staff. We are looking for individuals who desire a worthwhile career that has purpose and makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life . Under supervised professional and skilled guidance, our CNA s give direct nursing care to assigned residents and perform other services necessary for their personal and comforts needs. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss professional opportunities at our facility. Ø In addition, educational reimbursement is available to qualified nursing students. Ø We are paying $16.50 for this position. Job Responsibilities / Duties: Promotes resident hygiene and comfort. Distributes food/water and feeds residents. Assists with repositioning and transferring residents. Ambulates and transports residents. Records and totals fluid intake and output. Weighs residents. Documents on flow sheets. Assists with admission, discharge and postmortem care. Responds to call lights in a timely manner. Performs perineal care and uncomplicated colostomy care. Reports all observations & assessments to the Team Leader/Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse. Takes and records vital signs. Makes beds and keeps resident’s units clean and in order. Prepares room for housekeeping after resident discharge . Skill / Experience Requirements . · Current NYS CNA Certification. · Previous Long Term Care experience a plus. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. About Us: We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York. We operate our facility in a manner to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. Southtowns Care Center c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required .
CNA Full-time
Southtowns Care Center

CNA’s for all shifts

Southtowns Care Center Buffalo, NY
Southtowns Care Center a premier long term skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York has immediate openings for enthusiastic and energetic CNA’s for all shifts to become part of our dedicated and professional staff. We are looking for individuals who desire a worthwhile career that has purpose and makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life . Under supervised professional and skilled guidance, our CNA s give direct nursing care to assigned residents and perform other services necessary for their personal and comforts needs. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss professional opportunities at our facility. Ø In addition, educational reimbursement is available to qualified nursing students. Ø We are paying $16.50 for this position. Job Responsibilities / Duties: Promotes resident hygiene and comfort. Distributes food/water and feeds residents. Assists with repositioning and transferring residents. Ambulates and transports residents. Records and totals fluid intake and output. Weighs residents. Documents on flow sheets. Assists with admission, discharge and postmortem care. Responds to call lights in a timely manner. Performs perineal care and uncomplicated colostomy care. Reports all observations & assessments to the Team Leader/Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse. Takes and records vital signs. Makes beds and keeps resident’s units clean and in order. Prepares room for housekeeping after resident discharge . Skill / Experience Requirements . · Current NYS CNA Certification. · Previous Long Term Care experience a plus. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. About Us: We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York. We operate our facility in a manner to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. Southtowns Care Center c onsiders the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required .
CNA Full-time
Fiddlers Green Manor

CNA, New Rates!

Fiddlers Green Manor Springville, NY
$16.67 / hour
Why Fiddler's? Flexible scheduling Weekly Pay Schedule Health Insurance Vision and Dental Insurance Full Benefits Package, including pension / 401k with employer contribution · Full time, part time, or per diem positions available. · Longevity Bonus · Perfect attendance bonus · Pick up bonus for 8 hours of work New pay scale New CNA with under one year of expereince will start at $16.67 additional wages added for additional years of experience! Shift Details: We have opportunities on the following shifts: Shift Options: Days 6a-2pm Evenings: 2p-10p Nights : 10p-6a Qualifications: Sixteen (18) years of age required high school diploma or equivalent preferred Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred but nor required Ability to collaborate well with other personnel Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing Caring and respectful attitude towards residents Physical stamina for constant activity required. Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS A. Job Knowledge and Role Responsibilities: 1. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care. 2. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, infectious disease and wound care, if applicable. 3. Provides nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensures the safety and well being of the residents is maintained. 4. Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date. 5. Acts appropriately under the direction of the Charge Nurse and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. 6. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in units/shift assignments to meet resident and facility needs. 7. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide care on specialized dementia unit, as appropriate. 8. Successful completion of facility orientation on the care of a resident on a specialized dementia unit, as appropriate. 9. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions. B. Resident Care Responsibilities: 1. Answers call bells on a timely basis to respond to resident needs. 2. Completes or assists residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming, in accordance with established Care Plan. 3. Assists residents with oral care (teeth brushing) as per Care Plan. 4. Weighs residents and records weights monthly/weekly or more frequently as assigned. 5. Serves and collects food trays, feeds residents requiring help, provides meal supplements and fresh drinking water as needed. 6. Moves or assists residents in moving to and from bed as necessary, and transports residents using wheelchairs, or assists them with walking, as per Care Plan. 7. Takes vital signs on all residents as per Care Plan including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. Notifies Charge Nurse of any changes or findings beyond normal limits. 8. Records food and liquid intake and emission as directed. 9. Reports all unusual conditions and reactions to nurse in charge. 10. Assists in keeping residents’ rooms and equipment clean, neat and orderly. Cleans and maintains therapeutic equipment (i.e. nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, IV poles and pumps, wheelchairs, gerichairs, siderail pads, linen carts, med carts, treatment carts, tub rooms, etc.). Dates and labels all personal hygiene items. Removes and cleans all therapeutic equipment and returns to its appropriate storage area if a resident is discharged or expires. 11. Changes bed linen and incontinent care items as needed. 12. Follows established systems: a) Releases restraints and repositions residents according to established Care Plan. b) Ensures that all residents are out of bed according to established Care Plan (if appropriate). If a resident does not get out of bed, notifies Charge Nurse. c) Turns, positions and toilets residents as per Care Plan. d) Ambulates residents according to the plan of care and facility policy. C. Role Responsibilities-Interpersonal Skills: 1. Is aware of, and adheres to, Resident’s Bill of Rights and Confidentiality of Resident Information. 2. Interacts with residents and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner. 3. Addresses resident and family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the Charge Nurse in a professional manner. 4. Is aware of Resident Abuse Reporting Law. 5. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude. D. Role Responsibilities-Safety: 1. Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e. emergency oxygen tank). 2. Understands and can demonstrate knowledge of role in Fire and Disaster drills. 3. Demonstrates ability to identify/respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts. 4. Uses facility equipment safely. 5. Recognizes, removes, and/or reports potential hazards. E. Resident Care Responsibilities-Infection Control: 1. Demonstrates knowledge of and implements universal precautions. 2. Washes hands between resident contacts as appropriate. 3. Handles linen and disposes of waste properly. 4. Demonstrates ability to care for residents on precautions. 5. Demonstrates knowledge of correct positioning/care of catheters and drainage. F. Resident Care Responsibilities-Resident Dignity: 1. Addresses residents in a respectful manner. 2. Discusses confidential resident information in appropriate areas only. 3. Knocks on door prior to entering resident rooms, and maintains resident privacy and dignity when providing personal care such as bathing, dressing and toileting. G. Other Duties as Assigned by Charge Nurse or Resident Care Coordinator. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Degree and previous Long Term Care Nursing Assistant experience preferred. 2. Must be at least 18 years of age. 3. Successfully completes facility conducted orientation, mandatory training and in-service programs. 3. Meets health assessment requirements, including two stage Mantoux skin test. 4. Is listed on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry. 5. Possesses a current (not expired or lapsed) New York State Nurse Aide Certification. 6. Has no findings of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property listed on the registry. 7. Has documentation provided by the New York State registry regarding numbers 4,5, and 6 above in the personnel employee file. 8. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 9. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.