Cna / Certified Nurses (1199 Seiu Union Benefits)

Sprain Brook Manor - We are a beautiful 120 bed nursing facility located in Westchester.
We are currently seeking Certified Nurse's Assistant to join our nursing team.

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant, a mature adult, performs under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse and/or a Licensed Practical Nurse



Performs selected resident care activities to assist in safe treatment and caring for the personal needs and comfort of adult/geriatric residents in accordance with established policies and procedures



To provide necessary care to the residents of this facility in a safe caring manner; in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health Services of Long Island



Assists with admission of residents, re: reception, preparation, and data collection



Functions as a team member in administering direct resident care and meticulous attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort, skin care and anticipation of needs



Prepares residents for meals, assists with feeding of residents



Distributes fluids and nourishment/snacks



Assists with transport of residents between areas of facility and at discharge in a timely manner



Collects and transports specimens in a timely manner



Responds to call bells/alarms in a timely manner



Ensures all personal alarms are in place and functioning per individual residents plan of care



Communicates appropriate information to nurse; obvious changes in resident's condition



Records intake, output, BM, vital signs, toileting, range of motion, ambulation, restraint use, nutrition, ADL care, security device bracelets, showers/bathing, skin checks as per facility policy



Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and co-workers using appropriate safety practices