Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
CNA Trainee - Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee
STARTING RATE: $15.85/hr.
SHIFT: Full-Time, Part-Time, All Shifts
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee performs various basic duties necessary to the operation of the nursing department in support of nurses and nursing assistants. Actively participating in the State approved 100-hour Nurse Aide Training Program or have completed the program and are waiting to take the clinical and written evaluations.
NOTE: All individuals hired for the CNA training program are employees of the company and will work at the facility after training is completed and the New York State exam is passed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning care delivery
* Attends all mandatory in-services by employee's anniversary date
* Acts appropriately under the direction of the In-service Coordinator or Charge Nurse and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
* Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in units/shift assignments to meet resident and facility needs
* Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions
REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum 18 years of age
* No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, and misappropriation of property
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work well with and show respect towards fellow staff members, physicians, residents, and family members
* Caring and compassionate bedside manner
* Respect for residents' privacy and rights; display of genuine concern for the elderly
Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
* Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
ABOUT US:
The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.
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