Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee (Livingston County Residents Only) - Livingston County, NY : Job Details

Salary: $18.89 Hourly Location : Murray Hill Campus (Mount Morris) Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202300213 Department: CNR/Nursing 0106 Opening Date: 08/28/2024 Closing Date: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Description This trainee position exists in the County's Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR) enabling an employee to obtain New York State certification as a certified Nursing Assistant. In addition to routine attendance and participation in the training program(s), the position involves routine work requiring efficient performance of simple tasks under general supervision. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Incumbents work under the direct supervision of CNR nursing leadership. A Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee does related work as assigned. Examples of Duties

• Participates in both classroom and clinical training as specified by the State to learn the duties and responsibilities of a certified Nursing Assistant;
• Studies and learns facility policies and practices applicable to Nursing Assistants;
• Takes a Nursing Assistant examination at the conclusion of the course to seek New York State certification as a Nursing Assistant;
• Assists residents by transporting them within the facility to various programs of interest;
• Makes beds and changes linen as directed;
• Places residents' personal clothing in wardrobes and drawers;
• Straightens residents' rooms and wardrobes, makes sure televisions and radios are off when not in use;
• Distributes and collects residents' meal trays on the facility neighborhoods;
• Assists in the dining room with pouring beverages, passing plates, cutting food, opening containers, etc.;
• Provides verbal cues for residents to complete their meal, records intakes if instructed;
• Passes nourishments to residents and documents per protocol;
• Distributes ice and water pitchers;
• Answers residents' nurse call light and assists with non-clinical requests;
• Delivers residents' newspapers and/or mail;
• Operates elevators to aid in transporting residents to/from activities, in-house therapy appointments, etc.;
• Transports residents in wheelchairs;
• Assists in preparing rooms for new admissions or room changes;
• Gets rooms prepared for resident programs;
• Socializes with residents; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Caring and empathy for the elderly; good interpersonal skills; ability to understand and learn verbal and written information; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; patience; good physical condition including, but not limited to, the ability to reach, bend, spend long periods of time standing, sitting and/or walking. Typical Qualifications Applicants must meet all requirements described in the following table in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment: Qualification Option # 1Training/Education None required.General experience None required.Supervisory experience N.A.License/Certification None required.Other requirementsSee Special Qualifications below. Supplemental Information

Working towards State certification as a Nursing Assistant.

Enrollment in the examination process when deemed eligible by the training program.

NOTE: The appointing authority is responsible for verifying the appointee's participation in the certification training program. SPECIAL NOTE: An appointee who completes the certification training program and who has received satisfactory ratings on their examination will be advanced to the title of Nursing Assistant. The Certified Nursing Assistant class starts 10/30/2024. Employment will begin no more than two weeks prior to the class. Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee - L in the County service Livingston County offers a robust benefits package for our employees. This includes a variety of benefits that include - but are not limited to: health insurance options, dental insurance paid fully by the County, paid vacation leave, paid holidays, ability to participate in our deferred compensation program, participation in the NYS Retirement System, wellness offerings, and more. For full details view the benefits guide