NURSING ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED - Jamaica Hospital : Job Details

Since 1975, Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home a 228-bed state-of-the-art facility has provided Queens's residents a comfortable environment, with access to numerous luxurious services and amenities. We offer comprehensive services for short-term care, rehabilitative, medical, and social services. From its onset, Our Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home has built a reputation on quality and continues today to be one of the finest nursing and rehabilitation centers in Queens. We are currently seeking Experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for immediate Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem opportunities. Day, night and evening shifts are availlable. RESPONSIBILITIES:Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) will provide daily hands-on healthcare to patients in our Nursing and Rehabilitation center.

• Assisting residents with daily bathing, dressing and basic activities of daily living including ROM exercises, ambulation, bowel and bladder training and use of adaptive equipment
• Administering skin care and treatment as needed/ordered.
• Transporting residents to various medical appointments, outings and trips.
• Setting up medical equipment and assisting with some medical procedures
• Participating in performance improvement activities, unit based patient care conferences and staff development programs.
• Observing and reporting to clinical care coordinator or designee all unusual patient findings
• Assisting residents in maintaining appropriate nutritional status

• High school graduate or the equivalent
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a long term care facility or hospital setting

• Must have C.N.A. Certificate & NY State License
• Previous experience with SGMACARE or other EMR system

• Well organized and able to cope in emergency and stress situations
• Must be available to work alternate weekends
• Able to work independently and have flexibility