Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Qualifications
- Current New York State CNA certification
- Previous nursing home or long-term care experience preferred, but not required
- Compassionate, patient-centered attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays if needed

Responsibilities

• Helping residents get in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and chairs safely
• Taking and recording vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Assisting residents with eating and hydration
• Repositioning bedridden residents to help prevent bedsores
• Answering call lights and responding to resident needs promptlyObserving and
• reporting changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to nurses
• Providing companionship and emotional support to residents
• Assisting with mobility exercises and walking
• Maintaining clean and organized resident rooms
• Following infection control and safety procedures
• Documenting care provided accurately in charts or electronic medical records
• Supporting nurses and other healthcare staff with resident care tasks
• Helping create a respectful, comfortable, and positive environment for residents