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Good Shepherd Communities

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Good Shepherd Communities, Binghamton, New York, United States, 13903

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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.