Certified Nursing Assistant
| Company | Yai |
|---|---|
| Location | Union City, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $20 – $20 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Active CNA State Certification
- High School Diploma or GED; some college is a plus
- Valid Driver’s License, NY State preferred
- Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
- Ability to participate in 3-5 weekdays of paid NYS Mandated OPWDD initial trainings during normal business hours upon hire
- Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions (provided FREE of charge by our Premier HealthCare clinic)
Responsibilities
- Turning or moving the people we support (i.e. From wheelchair to bed)
- Gathering medical supplies
- Documenting food and liquid intake
- Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
- Answering calls
- Scheduling/Following up on Appointments
- Documenting additional information
- Cleaning rooms and bed linens
- Stocking supplies
- Assisting with some medical procedures with the RN and LPN
- Safety procedures
- Being familiar with Hoyer Lifts
- Taking care of wounds
- Adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations
- Using effective communication skills & time management skills
- Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
- Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills
- Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies
- Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support
- Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
- Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
- Building Positive relationships
- Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making
- Ensuring person centered plans are implemented
- Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
- Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications)
Preferred Qualifications
- Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred