Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Good Shepherd Fairview Homes is looking for a compassionate CNA to join our talented nursing team!

Position Detail

Full-time, Part-time, and per diem/casual positions available. Day, evening and night shifts.

Good Shepherd Benefits

Benefits will full-time employment include; Health, Dental Vision, Paid Life insurance, Long-term Disability, 403(b), paid vacation, PTO & Holidays. PTO and 403(b) available for part-time staff.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides quality direct care and services to residents. Promotes person-centered care for optimal quality of life. Duties include helping residents with activities of daily living. Additional duties include helping to support a clean-living environment, facilitating patient care and communicating with healthcare team and family members.

Essential Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred

License: Active New York State CNA Certification (Required)

Qualifications: BLS and/or CPR certification preferred.

Must be 18 years of age. Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

Experience: Prior CNA experience preferred

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting Residents with Activities of Daily Living to include but not limited to;

• Personal Hygiene
• Dressing
• Skin Care
• Mobility
• Nutritional & hydration support

Ensuring a safe environment

• Maintain cleanliness & infection control procedures
• Observe principles of accident prevention
• Observe and comply with safety guidelines and standards, to include HAZCOM & Universal precautions
• Respond timely to call bells and alarms/alerts
• Observing and reporting to nursing any changes in resident’s physical and/or mental state
• Completion of required documentation; i.e. logs, care cards, EMR, report, etc.

Transportation & Mobility

• Transport and/or escort residents to activities and appointments within facility
• Lifts, moves and transports resident using proper body mechanics and lifting devices

Resident Rights & Dignity

• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents
• Upholds GS Resident Rights
• Communicates professionally with residents & their family
• Protects resident belongings & promptly reports missing items

Competencies & Education

• Performs competencies to keep skills up to date & current
• Completes all Healthcare Academy courses and on-going education as required
• Attends in-services as required

All other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Never: Climbing Ladders

Occasionally: Lifting/Carrying 26+ lbs Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs Sitting. Crouching, Crawling, Climbing Stairs

Frequently: Lifting/Carrying 1-10 lbs, Pushing/Pulling 1-50 lbs Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching

Continuously: Standing and Walking.

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