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NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED -NURSING GERIATRICS

NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED -NURSING GERIATRICS

Jamaica HospitalNew York, NY, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs)

Location : Jamaica, NY

Department : Nursing

Reports To : Head Nurse / Nursing Care Coordinator

Employment Type : Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem | Union / Non-Exempt

Shifts Available : Day, Evening, and Night

About Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home, a CMS five-star rated facility, is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our residents. We take pride in fostering a supportive, professional, and rewarding work environment where our staff can thrive and grow.

Position Summary

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our skilled nursing team. With opportunities available across full-time, part-time, and per diem shifts, CNAs play an essential role in ensuring our residents receive the care, dignity, and respect they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
  • Encourage and support residents in regaining independence through ambulation and exercises.
  • Provide skin care and administer treatments as directed by licensed nursing staff.
  • Accurately document care and follow nursing instructions in the electronic health record.
  • Maintain resident safety, comfort, and confidentiality at all times.
  • Assist with resident admissions, discharges, and transportation.
  • Safely operate, maintain, and clean resident care equipment.
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and mandatory educational programs.
  • Uphold infection control, safety, and compliance standards.
  • Foster positive communication and respectful interactions with residents, families, and colleagues.

Tagged as : c.n.a.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
  • Current listing on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry
  • Minimum 1 year of CNA experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred
  • Skills & Experience

  • Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure or emergency situations
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing CNA responsibilities
  • Willingness to learn and operate resident care equipment
  • Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Frequent lifting, moving, and positioning of residents and equipment
  • Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, and squatting
  • Exposure to various resident care elements and clinical conditions
  • Why Join Us?

  • Make a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day
  • Work with a supportive and compassionate nursing team
  • Access to ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
  • A workplace that values inclusion, teamwork, and respect
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