Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Contract

Job Type: Per Diem

Location: Penn Yan

Shift: Full time, Part time, Days, Eves and Nights

Pay: $22/hr+

About the Position

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our healthcare team. The CNA will provide high-quality, hands-on care and support to residents/patients while promoting their comfort, dignity, safety, and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate is patient-focused, reliable, and works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Take and record vital signs and other patient information as directed.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and mobility.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents/patients.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition to the nursing staff.
• Assist with meals and monitor food and fluid intake as needed.
• Provide compassionate emotional and social support.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and infection-control guidelines.
• Accurately document care provided.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in New York
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year long-term care experience required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, compassionate, and professional.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, lifting, and assisting with patient transfers.

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