Company Overview
For over a century, we have been dedicated to enhancing the health of our patients and enriching the well-being of our communities. As a fully integrated healthcare system, we proudly serve individuals across an eight-county rural region spanning 5,600 square miles in upstate New York.
Our comprehensive network includes six hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, community and school-based health centers, and collaborations with health partners across related fields. Together, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and essential services to the communities we serve.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Job Responsibilities & Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and Report: Observe residents, document changes in condition, and report needs to appropriate staff.
- Respond to Calls: Answer call lights and alarms, ensuring timely assistance for residents.
- Vital Signs & Documentation: Obtain and record weights, vital signs, and intake/output measurements.
- Prioritize and Organize: Manage daily tasks efficiently within designated time frames.
- Assist with Daily Living (ADLs): Support residents with bathing, skin care, toileting, grooming, dressing, and mobility while encouraging independence.
- Meal Support: Assist with feeding and monitor dietary intake, including supplements.
- Elimination Needs: Provide incontinence care and assist with toileting needs as necessary.
- Mobility Assistance: Transfer, reposition, and move residents every 2-3 hours or as needed.
- Activity Participation: Help residents transition to activities, dining areas, and communal spaces.
- Maintain a Comfortable Environment: Ensure a neat, home-like, and relaxing atmosphere in resident units.
- Admissions & Discharges: Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Physical Therapy Support: Aid residents in achieving passive and active range-of-motion (PROM/AROM) and ambulation goals.
- Treatment Administration: Perform assigned treatments as directed.
- Equipment & Safety: Operate medical equipment safely and follow proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
- Stock & Sanitize: Maintain cleanliness and ensure supplies and equipment are readily available.
- Communication & Coordination: Answer and direct phone calls professionally and efficiently.
- Team Collaboration: Foster positive working relationships and contribute to the success of the unit.
- Compliance & Professional Growth: Maintain NYS CNA certification and demonstrate a willingness to receive feedback for improvement.
- Complete Assignments: Ensure tasks are completed on time and readily accept additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum one year of experience in long-term care preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
- New York State (NYS) Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Required.
Key Skills & Attributes
✅ Accountability
✅ Adaptability
✅ Clinical Competence
✅ Effective Communication
✅ Interpersonal Skills
✅ Multi-Tasking
✅ Responsibility
✅ Time Management