Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where your compassionate care and attention to detail will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff by assisting with daily patient care, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity for individuals across various healthcare settings. Whether working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or home care environments, your expertise will help foster a nurturing and efficient atmosphere that promotes healing and well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates, ensuring accurate medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Support patients with specialized needs including Alzheimer's care, dementia care, memory care, and behavioral health considerations.
• Assist with medical procedures such as catheter care, phlebotomy preparation, and medication administration under supervision.
• Maintain infection control standards through aseptic techniques and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in acute care settings like Level I Trauma Centers or ICU environments to ensure seamless patient service.
• Document patient interactions thoroughly in medical records while respecting HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) from an accredited program.
• Experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including emergency medicine, ICU, PICU), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home & community care.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks or similar platforms for accurate medical documentation.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy relevant to patient care across geriatrics, pediatrics, behavioral health, and infectious disease contexts.
• Ability to perform basic life support (BLS) and demonstrate proficiency in infection control practices.
• Prior experience with medical-surgical procedures, medication administration, catheter care, and vital signs monitoring preferred.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with patients of all ages and individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care! Your dedication will help improve lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values your skills and compassion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Hospital: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nursing Assistant-New york (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person