Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PT - Days

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PT - Days

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients / residents in accordance with the established methods and procedures under the direction of a Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, RNs and LPNs on duty.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Supports nursing with tasks : answering call bells promptly, stocking rooms & carts.
• Provides assistance to the patient / resident with ADLs (may include tub bath, or shower with chair or stretcher), morning care, evening care; general comfort measures including oral care and grooming, and other general care, as necessary throughout the shift, helps prepare unit, patient / resident rooms and beds for receiving patient admission, transfer, discharge or emergencies. Obtains vital signs and blood sugars and documents findings.
• Prepares and assists patients with meals and other nourishments. Distributes and offers assistance with drinking water and other nourishments.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Promotes patient's / resident quality of life; rights, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Documents appropriately and thoroughly in EMR and / or Point Click Care.

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Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.