Job description

New Community Corporation in Newark, New Jersey is one of the largest and most comprehensive community development agencies in the country; New Community’s success rests on its comprehensive approach to community development. It is active in housing, health care, education, job training, childcare and economic development. The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) will provide personal care and related services, functioning under the direction of the License Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities:

· Follow assignments of residents as directed by charge/floor nurse.

· Assists residents to such in ADL's, i.e. eating, toileting, bathing, grooming, transferring dressing and undressing.

· Knowledgeable of resident's care plan and needed interventions.

· Interacts with residents, staff and family members in a helpful, professional manner.

· Insures that call bell is always in reach of resident and answered promptly and courteously

· Transports residents to such areas as dining areas and activity programs.

· Takes and records vital signs and weights as directed by charge/floor nurse in a timely, accurate manner.

· Assists with restorative therapy program as instructed by therapy department and charge/floor nurse.

· Serves and collects food trays and feeds residents requiring help.

· Responsible for maintaining resident's room and closets in a neat, orderly manner.

· Changes bed linens.

· Takes and removes residents’ soiled linens to appropriate areas for cleaning or disposal.

· Additional responsibilities as requested by Director of Nursing/designee

· May be assigned on a medical escort with a resident to hospital, clinic, or doctor office

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

· Must possess a valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from either NJDHSS or New Jersey Board of Nursing.

· One (1) to three (3) months’ related experience and/or training.

· Good interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced, often stressful environment.

· Must be a licensed driver and have accessibility to travel.

Must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination

SIGN ON BONUS OF $1,000 FOR THOSE WHO ARE HIRED

New Community Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA LICENSE (Required)

Work Location: One location

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