NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED -NURSING GERIATRICS

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.

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