What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA's position at Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers?
Job Description
We offer a competitive package including full benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.
This position is affiliated with 1999 SEIU.
Benefits
- Signing bonus of $1,200 for full-time employees, paid in quarterly installments upon successful completion of the initial 90-day probationary period.
Job Responsibilities
Key Duties:
- Promote resident hygiene and comfort.
- Distribute food and water, and assist with feeding residents.
- Assist with repositioning and transferring residents.
- Ambulate and transport residents.
- Record and total fluid intake and output.
- Weigh residents.
- Document on flow sheets.
- Assist with admission, discharge, and postmortem care.
- Respond to call lights in a timely manner.
- Perform perineal care and uncomplicated colostomy care.
- Report all observations and assessments to the Team Leader/Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
- Take and record vital signs.
- Makes beds and keeps resident's units clean and in order.
- Prepare room for housekeeping after resident discharge.
Requirements
Essential Skills:
- Current NJ CNA Certification.
- Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
About Us
We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain their individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and strive to be the best at what we do.
Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers prioritizes the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs, and using designated PPE when required.
EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province, or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
