Certified Nursing Assistant

Bassett Healthcare • Full-time • Herkimer, New York, United States • 2m ago

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

About the department

Valley Health Services is consistently hiring for Certified Nursing Assistant positions with various shift and position types available. You will have the opportunity to provide us with your preferences during the application process so we can discuss specific positions in our conversations.

What you'll do

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs various resident care activities and services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents. Nurse aides provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures.

Observes and reports resident’s status changes and needs.
Answers call lights and alarms and attends to/reports resident’s needs
Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results.
Prioritizes and organizes work within specified time frames.
Completes Intake/Output monitoring as appropriate.
Obtains specimens and prepares them to be transported to the lab as needed.
Provides/assists residents with ADL’s, including bathing, skin care, toileting, grooming, and dressing while encouraging the resident to participate at highest practicable level, and documents care provided accurately and timely.
Assists/ feeds residents with meals and supplements.
Assists clients with elimination needs, and/or provides incontinent care with each occurrence.
Transfers, moves and repositions clients every 2-3 hours and prn.
Maintains CNA II Requirement (if appropriate).
Assists residents to move to activities area or dining room area, etc.
Keeps unit neat, relaxed and homelike.
Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges.
Assists/provides residents with PROM and AROM, and ambulation goals as appropriate.
Provides treatments as ordered on assigned residents.
Operates all equipment and performs all procedures/care in a safe manner.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
Cleans and stocks supplies and equipment as directed.
Receives and directs phone calls promptly and accurately following Hospital etiquette guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to accept constructive criticism and uses it to improve work performance.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non–direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel.
Maintains NYS CNA requirements.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments as observed by Director.

What we need from you

Education:

High School Graduate or GED, preferred

Experience:

Minimum one year long-term care experience, preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

NYS Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, required

Skills:

Accountability
Adaptability
Clinical Skills
Communication
Interacting with People
Multi-Tasking
Responsibility
Time Management

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
Occasional balancing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping, fit testing
Frequent grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, reaching, standing, talking, walking, visual acuity (color/depth/perception)

Hazards:

Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

Occasional noise and odors

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on position type and are listed below. Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board.

Pay Transparency

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $18.02/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum:

USD $20.52/Hr.
We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Related Jobs

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Per Diem

Centers Adult Day Care • Per Diem • Utica, NY, US • 2w ago

CNA

Certified Nursing Assistants Oneida Center Adult Day Care is actively seeking licensed CNA Team Members to work for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Utica, NY . 7:00am - 3:00pm Monday through Friday!...

Easily Apply

2w ago

VIEW JOB

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Regional Care Network • Full-time • Utica, NY, US • 1m ago

CNA

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) $18.50 an Hour! (Utica, NY) Regional Care Network is actively seeking nursing assistant that give their 100%. Want sweet pay? Then apply today! If you wish to make a difference in...

Easily Apply

1m ago

VIEW JOB

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant DAY SHIFT FT or PT

The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation • Full-time • Utica, NY, US • 1m ago

CNA

- A Great Place to Work The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful t...

1m ago

VIEW JOB

CNA Overnights

The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation • Full-time • Utica, NY, US • 1d ago

CNA

1d ago

VIEW JOB

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Per Diem - Utica

Centers Health Care • Per Diem • Utica, NY, US • 1d ago

CNA

1d ago

VIEW JOB

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CNA - RNC - SIGN ON BONUS

Mohawk Valley Health System • Full-time • UTICA, NY, US • 2m ago

CNA

Bonuses and Benefits MVHS is offering up to a $3000 sign-on bonus for new and experienced CNAs! Other benefits include: 401(K) plus match; health, dental, life and vision insurance; FSA and HSA accounts; pai...

2m ago

VIEW JOB

Per Diem CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation • Per Diem • Utica, NY, US • 2m ago

CNA

2m ago

VIEW JOB

CNA Program Instructor (RN)

The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation • Per Diem • Utica, NY, US • 2m ago

CNA

2m ago

VIEW JOB

Nursing Assistant I - Inpatient Medicine, Little Falls Hospital

Bassett Healthcare • Full-time • Little Falls, New York, United States • 5d ago

CNA

The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference....

5d ago

VIEW JOB

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant DAY or EVENING SHIFTS FT or PT

The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation • Full-time • Utica, NY, US • 2m ago

CNA

2m ago

VIEW JOB