Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) hiring all for all shifts - Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute Center : Job Details

Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute Center is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team in our Staten Island Facility. The CNA will provide nursing care to patients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with all types of people. Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem Shifts Available Hours: 8 am to 4 pm 4 pm to 12 am 12 am to 8 am Responsibilities:

• Patient care - Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers. Support the patient with meals as needed. Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required.
• Medical needs - Check vital signs and weight. Perform sugar and acetone urine testing and specimen collection. Administer non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz, and therapeutic baths.
• Professional development - Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

CNA/ Certified Nurse Aide Requirements:

• Currently holds an active CNA certificate to work in New York.
• Meets all State and Federal requirements for US employment in a Nursing Facility
• Ability to communicate effectively

About Us: Verrazano Nursing Home is a highly recommended health care center. The center is licensed by the New York State Department of Health as a Skilled Nursing Facility. We are certified by Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance Programs. As you begin your search for nursing homes in the Staten Island area, you will find a true home away from home at Verrazano. A family-run business, our doors have been open for over 40 years. Speak with friends and family in the neighborhood and ask in which nursing home their loved ones live. If you're looking for a close-knit, family-like environment with one-on-one attention, you'll love what you find at Verrazano.