Job Description
Good Shepherd Fairview Homes is looking for a compassionate CNA to join our talented nursing team!
Position Detail
Full-time, Part-time, and per diem/casual positions available. Day, evening and night shifts.
Good Shepherd Benefits
Benefits will full-time employment include; Health, Dental Vision, Paid Life insurance, Long-term Disability, 403(b), paid vacation, PTO & Holidays. PTO and 403(b) available for part-time staff.
Position Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides quality direct care and services to residents. Promotes person-centered care for optimal quality of life. Duties include helping residents with activities of daily living. Additional duties include helping to support a clean-living environment, facilitating patient care and communicating with healthcare team and family members.
Essential Job Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred
License: Active New York State CNA Certification (Required)
Qualifications: BLS and/or CPR certification preferred.
Must be 18 years of age. Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Experience: Prior CNA experience preferred
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Assisting Residents with Activities of Daily Living to include but not limited to;
Personal Hygiene
Dressing
Skin Care
Mobility
Nutritional & hydration support
Ensuring a safe environment
Maintain cleanliness & infection control procedures
Observe principles of accident prevention
Observe and comply with safety guidelines and standards, to include HAZCOM & Universal precautions
Respond timely to call bells and alarms/alerts
Observing and reporting to nursing any changes in resident’s physical and/or mental state
Completion of required documentation; i.e. logs, care cards, EMR, report, etc.
Transportation & Mobility
Transport and/or escort residents to activities and appointments within facility
Lifts, moves and transports resident using proper body mechanics and lifting devices
Resident Rights & Dignity
Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents
Upholds GS Resident Rights
Communicates professionally with residents & their family
Protects resident belongings & promptly reports missing items
Competencies & Education
Performs competencies to keep skills up to date & current
Completes all Healthcare Academy courses and on-going education as required
Attends in-services as required
All other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Never: Climbing Ladders
Occasionally: Lifting/Carrying 26+ lbs Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs Sitting. Crouching, Crawling, Climbing Stairs
Frequently: Lifting/Carrying 1-10 lbs, Pushing/Pulling 1-50 lbs Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching
Continuously: Standing and Walking.
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Summary
It is our policy to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Notice to applicants: Good Shepherd Communities will reasonably accommodate an individual’s disability during both the application process and on the job. Please contact the Human Resources department to request any reasonable accommodation you may require to participate in the application process.