Certified Nursing Associate

Description:
* RETENTION BONUS * EARN UP TO $1,500 PAID OUT IN WEEKLY INSTALLMENTS - BREAKS DOWN TO AROUND $1.50/HR MORE IN YOUR FIRST 26 WEEKS * EXCELLENT 1199 UNION BENEFITS *

Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA Summary:

• Full-Time or Part-Time Availability
• The Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, must be committed to our mission to deliver superior healthcare to our residents in a manner which promotes independence, preserves dignity, & strives to improve their quality of life
• Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA provide residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established procedures & document the resident care appropriately
• Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA will create & maintain a calm atmosphere throughout the unit/shift
• Prepare residents for meals, serve trays, & assist with feeding as indicated
• CNA will check residents routinely to assure that their personal care/hygiene needs are being met including giving/assisting residents with bath functions
• CNA will assist with transportation, lifting, turning, moving, positioning, & transferring residents into/out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchair, lifts, etc.
• CNA will answer resident calls promptly & report all changes in resident's condition promptly
• Measure & record temperatures, pulse, blood pressures, etc. as instructed

We are looking to find caring and compassionate CNA's to join our family. We offer amazing 1199 SEIU Union Benefits! Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 160-bed *4 Star* facility that has been trusted by families to care for their loved ones. We have maintained the highest regard for our mission to provide high quality care to all individuals with respect and compassion through an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on personalized goals in achieving maximum potential and quality of life.
Requirements:

• Holds CNA Certification in New York State that is current & in good standing
• Dedicated to providing extraordinary compassionate care as a CNA to each resident
• Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, & passionate about quality care
• Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, & willingness to assist any residents & co-workers
• Excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
• Trusted to work independently & in a team environment
• Able to work well under pressure, flexible, & will work harmoniously with all staff
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED ; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling 845.878.3241 and ask to speak to the HR Dept. or email us at HR@putnamrehab.com. *Disclaimer: This is a general job summary for advertisement purposes only. A full comprehensive job description can be provided upon request or during the hiring process.

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