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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Highland Care Center , a 320 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is currently seeking dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our staff. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff! Shifts available: Full-time, part-time evenings, nights and weekends. Pay: 23.91 per hour + shift differential. Union benefits (available according to hours worked) Medical Coverage including prescription coverage Dental and Vision Coverage Paid Family Leave Basic Short Term and Long Term Disability Pension Tuition Reimbursement Generous Paid Time Off Employee of the Month Safety Bingo Incentive Summary for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed. Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis. Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics. Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned. Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse. Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care. Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs. Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless a bed patient) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves. Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed. Requirements/Qualifications of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Current Nursing Assistant certification from New York. Current/active CPR certification, preferred. At least one (1) year Skilled Nursing experience preferred. Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure. #HCCNA1