jobs in South Farmingdale, NY

Nursing Jobs in South Farmingdale, NY

CNA Certified Nursing Assistant $2500 Sign on Bonus FT and $1250 PT

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Commack, NY

$26.57 - $29.23 / hour

$2,500 sign on bonus for full-time and $1,250 for part-time CNAs hired . Gurwin Healthcare System is a full healthcare continuum providing extraordinary care to the Long Island community and beyond. Set primarily on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens), Island Nursing and Rehab Center, and two certified (CHHA) and licensed home care (LHCSA) agencies. Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking CNAs who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents. All positions are scheduled to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) . full-time evening shift ( 3:00pm-11:15pm ) and night shift ( 11:00pm-7:15am ) part-time all shifts (7:00am-3:15pm, 3:00pm-11:15pm and 11:00pm-7:15am ) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : •Current certification in New York State Nurse Aide Registry (not expired or lapsed). •No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, exploitation, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property listed on the Registry against them. •One year long-term care experience and CPR certification preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Performs a variety of services for geriatric residents under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse: 1. Assists with personal care services and Activities of Daily Living for residents under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, including: * Bed baths, showers, tub baths and shampoos, perineal care, oral hygiene, hair and nail care (non-diabetic), and any other personal hygiene or resident care ordered/required for the wellbeing of the resident. * Toileting - including understanding and applying knowledge of bowel and bladder training regimens, gives and removes bed pans and urinals as needed, distributes drinking water and nourishments, assists with resident's meals including transporting to dining room, distribution and collection of trays and feeding residents. Routine am and pm care. 2. As assigned by the team leader or charge nurse, the CNA is responsible for the following related duties: * Maintaining non-patient areas (i.e. tub room, utility room, etc.) in a neat and orderly condition, as assigned. o Assisting with admission and discharge procedures. * Answering residents' call lights. * Performing errand services for nursing unit as needed. * Maintaining resident's living area, consisting of bed, bedside table, overhead table, wheelchairs, geriatric chair clothing drawers and closets and bathroom storage area in a clean, orderly manner. 3. Observes and reports information related to changes in patient's condition or patient's responses to care to the team leader or charge nurse including: * Measuring and recording fluid intake and output. * Taking and recording temperatures, pulses and respiration's. * Obtaining routine specimens: urine, stool and sputum. * Testing urine for sugar and acetone. * Administering routine enemas. * Obtaining and recording resident's weights. * Assisting residents in and out of bed, chairs and stretches; lifting, turning and positioning residents, applying principles of good body alignment. We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits: · Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes: o Fitness Reimbursement Program o Wellness discounts · Dental Insurance through MetLife · Vision Insurance through MetLife · Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify · Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care · Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee) · Life Insurance – value is equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee) · National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee) · Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview · Tax deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting) · Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year · Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions · Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions · Starbuck’s café on-site · Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing · Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events · Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, FourLeaf FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more! EOE M/F/D/V IND123