Certified Nursing Assistant - PRIDE Health : Job Details

Job Description: Do you want to put your healthcare experience to good use in one of the best hospitals in NY? See below for an exciting CNA opportunity! Job Title: CNA Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212 Pay Range: $20.00/hr to $25.00/hr Shift: Days/Nights Duration: 06 months Duties:Gives baths (partial or complete).Showers as scheduled and when necessary Minimum shower twice weekly.Shampoos hair at least weekly, combs and arranges resident's hair daily and when necessary.Shaves residents, including removal of facial hair of female residents, trims and cleans fingernails of residents on a weekly basis and when necessary.Provides daily oral hygiene and denture care each shift and when necessary.Empties and measures drainage (urine, tubes, vomitus, etc.) as ordered and reports amount, color, and consistency to nurse-in-charge.Gives incontinent and skin care to residents as is necessary.Dresses resident appropriately.Informs nurse of clothing needs and keeps drawers and closets neat and orderly.Encourages the resident to participate in his/her daily activities.Carries out bladder and bowel monitoring and training program as assigned and records results.Checks bowel movements daily and records results on NAAARS every shif; after three days, of no bowel movement notify the nurse.Assists nurse in dressing changes when necessary.Gives care and support to residents who are terminally ill, isolated, debilitated, or cognitively impaired.Assists residents from bed to chair, stretcher and vice versa with use of Mechanical Lift with mandatory two or more-person assistance and buddy system assistance.Assists ambulatory residents to walk using walker or cane as indicated. Skills Required:Knowledge on the prevention of skin breakdown.Ability to communicate with residents in a compassionate and gentle manner, ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Long Term Care experience preferred. Education, Certificates & Licenses Required:High School diploma or equivalent (GED).Completion of at least 100 hours from New York State approved residential Health Care Facility nursing assistant training program.Nurse Aide/Nursing Assistant Benefits: Pride Health offers eligible employee`s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision plans), supplemental coverage (accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support auto, home insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. This Hot Job won`t be open long. Apply Now!!