CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)

Tired of the same old nursing home routine? We are taking a very fresh approach to skilled nursing. We offer frequent employee recognition meals, advancement opportunity, and more. Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation at Mills Pond is seeking a CNA to join our growing team. This is a No Frills, Per Diem position and requires alternating weekends.

CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.
• 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 them 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.
• Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.
• Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control. 
• Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed. 
• Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs. 
• Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.

CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in NY state.  
• Must have at least 6 months of CNA experience. 
• Current/active CPR certification. 
• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.  

Salary: $25/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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