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
Requirements - 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