Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: GreenField Health and Rehabilitation - Lancaster, NY 14086Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $18.25 - $24.25 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: SwingJob Category: Health CareShift: Full-Time or Part-Time | 3:00pm - 11:00pm, to include every other weekend rotation Employees are an important part of life at The GreenFields!  Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!    Position Summary: As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at GreenFields, you’ll play an important role in helping our residents feel safe, comfortable, respected, and cared for each day.  You’ll provide compassionate hands-on care, assist with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, toileting, meals, mobility, and positioning, and support residents in maintaining as much independence as possible.  You’ll also build meaningful relationships with residents and their families while working closely with nurses and the care team to provide high-quality, person-centered care. We’re looking for a caring, patient, dependable CNA who takes pride in making a difference in the lives of older adults.  The ideal candidate is compassionate, respectful, calm under pressure, and able to work as part of a team while maintaining resident dignity, privacy, safety, and confidentiality.  If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity where your work truly matters and you can make a positive impact every day, we’d love to have you join our team!   We strive to be an employer of choice: Competitive pay based on experience + evening/night/weekend shift differential Paid Weekly Referral Bonus Plan & other types of Incentives Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, based on FT/PT status Tuition Reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with employer match Premier Third Party Child Daycare Onsite Free Access to Employee Wellness Center/Gym Uniform Allowance Free Parking Eligibility for certain benefits aligns with employment status Key Responsibilities: Provide compassionate, hands-on care to residents according to their individualized care plans and nursing assignments. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing, and bedtime care. Safely transfer, ambulate, reposition, and assist residents with mobility while promoting comfort, independence, and safety. Assist residents with meals, feeding, hydration, and nourishment as needed. Provide restorative and rehabilitative care and encourage residents to participate in appropriate self-help activities. Assist residents with appointments, therapy, recreational activities, religious services, and other scheduled events. Respond promptly to call bells and resident requests, providing assistance and communicating needs to the appropriate nurse. Observe residents for changes in condition, behavior, appetite, or other concerns and promptly report changes to the nurse. Assist nurses with treatments, assessments, admissions, transfers, discharges, specimen collection, and other delegated care within the CNA’s scope of practice. Provide catheter care and other resident care procedures according to facility policies and nursing direction. Maintain accurate documentation and records related to resident care. Maintain appropriate infection prevention and control practices and follow isolation and safety procedures. Maintain clean, safe, and orderly resident rooms and work areas. Participate in resident care conferences and communicate observations that support individualized care. Assist residents, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner while protecting resident privacy and confidentiality. Participate in required in-service education and ongoing training. Follow facility policies, procedures, emergency preparedness plans, and safety standards. Promote resident dignity, comfort, independence, security, and overall well-being. QualificationsEXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a nursing home or hospital setting is desirable. Must possess a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrates a sense of responsibility, moral integrity, and loyalty. Demonstrates a sincere desire to work with older adults. Demonstrates patience and compassion. Maintains a pleasant, cheerful, tactful, and courteous manner with residents, visitors, and co-workers. Remains level-headed and calm during emergency situations. Ability to cooperate effectively with other members of the care team. Maintains confidentiality and treats resident information ethically and appropriately. Maintains a neat and well-groomed appearance. Demonstrates enthusiasm for the position and the ability to receive and carry out directions. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Must submit to and pass a yearly examination, PPD skin test, and attend all mandatory in-services. Must have the physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: tands and walks for most of the shift. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Has frequent contact with residents, employees, and families. Required to make decisions within established guidelines. Required to respond appropriately to emergency situations. Must share weekend and holiday work. May be exposed to infections, odors, and behaviors or reactions associated with caring for older adults. ASSIGNMENT FLEXIBILITY AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS: To best support resident care and team needs, CNAs assigned as Shower Aides may be reassigned to resident care duties before 3:00 p.m., based on staffing needs and at the discretion of the Supervisor or Unit Manager. Beginning at 3:00 p.m., CNAs serving as Shower Aides will receive a resident care assignment. Employees will not be expected to perform Shower Aide responsibilities and resident care duties simultaneously. When assigned to resident care duties, expectations will be limited to the responsibilities associated with the assigned role during that period. Assignment changes may occur during a shift to maintain appropriate staffing levels and meet resident care needs.   EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.   nlpp