Certified Nursing Assistant

Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of Nursing Team who is responsible for performing assignments as delegated by the Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse. All assignments are performed under the supervision of an RN or LPN, in compliance with NYS Department of Health and Casa Promesa.

• Bathes residents in the tub, shower, bed, at sink, etc.

Bathing can include hair shampoos, fingernail care/trimming, and shaving.-Assists resident with grooming activities which include but are not limited to:DressingHair combing/brushingShavingApplication of make-up-Assists in meal/nutrition/hydration related activities including, but not limited to:Seating resident in dining room/cafeteria.Distributing meal trays to residents in their room and assisting residents with their trays in the dining room.Feeds, and/or helps resident to prepare tray and feed themselves, reports tray errors and/or need to obtain substitute meal items.Directly supervises residents in the nourishment rooms at all timesObserves and records amount of meal consumed.Offers and provides fluids (e.g.

• Participates in maintaining the Environment of Care by:Ensures rooms are clutter free Reporting safety hazards and removing overt hazardsReporting any resident incidents, accidents, fallsResponding to fire and/or disaster alarmsMaintaining the residents room area by bed making, tidying drawers and closets, helping residents to place personal items such as photographs, etc.

in the place they would likeChecking call bells for functioning, reporting malfunctions, leaving call bells within reach of the resident if needed, and responding to call bells in a timely mannerEnsuring that beds are left in a safe, low position after resident care or bed-making-Participates in the management of clothing for residents which includes but are not limited to:Reporting clothing needsReporting need for clothing repairArranging for and/or assisting with residents' use of the washer and dryer on the unitPerforms sanitizing and safety precaution procedures required for on unit washer and dryer-Participates in the surveillance, prevention and control of infection by:Adhering to Infection Control Policies and ProceduresObtaining specimens and transporting to lab as directedMeasuring and recording vital signs (BP, T, P, R) and reporting any abnormalities-Participates in the Continuum of Care and the Education of residents by:Assisting with all modes of ambulation and/or wheelchair propulsion, teaching residents proper techniques as directedApplying/removing assistive devices as neededPerforming range of motion as directedAssisting with/facilitating other exercise programs on the unit as directedApplying specialized feeding techniques as/when directedInteracting with residents and communicating their expressed concernsApplying/adjusting for comfort supplemental gas delivery apparatus (oxygen face mask or nasal prongs)Attending scheduled meetings and In-service Education programs-Transports and transfers residents as required.

bed to chair) as well as transporting from place to place within and outside the facility:Uses lifting equipment when appropriate,Transports bodies to the morgue as directed.Will be required to escort resident-Monitors resident skin condition:Reports changes in skin condition to licensed nurse,Ensures proper positioning of resident to prevent/minimize skin breakdownAdheres to incontinence care programs (i.e.

frequent brief changing, toileting, perineal cleansing, etc).-Performs documentation as required on unit logs/records and resident medical records as required.-Maintains a clean work area that includes: utility rooms, treatment room, pantry, nurses' station, staff lounge, etc.-Takes an interest in the residents' involvement with activities and assists with recreational activities.-Assists with admission and discharge processes.-Responsible for overall unit cleanliness-Accounts for linen and helps keep linen area neat and orderly.-Reports to unit nurse when unit supplies need to be replenished.-Complies with departmental policies regarding attendance, work schedules, and dress code.-Attends ongoing educating programs to include at least 6 hours of in-service education every six months.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

-Certification of completion of Nurse Aide program.-Valid and unrestricted NYS Certification as a Nursing Aide-Current Basic Life Support certification.