CNA TraineeSTARTING RATE: $16.00SHIFT: Part-Time & Full-Time This is a paid training position to earn your CNA certification! Transportation is provided! Pick up and drop-off location is Downtown Buffalo! JOB DESCRIPTION: The Resident Assistant provides non-direct resident/patient care. This position is designed to provide an experience that leads to a facility-sponsored CNA trainee program. The CNA training program will consist of classroom instruction, clinical practices, and on-the-job supervised training, which leads to acquiring the knowledge, skills, and certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Replenishes unit supplies as directed
- Make-up unoccupied beds
- Transports residents to/from dining rooms, therapies, and activities
- Accompanies residents to an appointment (non-hands-on tasks)
- Assists with meal tray pass
- Cleans utility and nourishment rooms
- Passes water to residents
- Maintains resident's room, bath, and personal belongings, including laundry/clothes, in a clean, orderly condition
- Reports to nurse at the beginning and end of each shift and anytime leaving the unit
- Report any changes noted in a resident's condition or behavior to the nurse
- Respect the resident's dignity, confidentiality, and individuality
- Attends in-services, including all mandatory in-services, either required by NYS regulation or facility policies
- Performs any additional unit tasks as requested by the nurse
- Adheres to assigned meal and break times
- Follows facility policies and procedures
- Follows Universal Precautions and infection Control Practices
- Maintains Corporate Compliance Standards
- Interacts positively with residents, family members, and visitors in all circumstances
- Displays practical time management skills
- Represents the facility in a professional manner
- Provides excellent customer service skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- This is an entry-level opportunity. No prior experience is required due to the training program we would provide
- Must be willing to learn and apply new skills
- Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable
- Strong customer service skills and compassion
- Minimum 18 years of age
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid CNA Training
- Referral Bonuses
- Flexible Schedules - Full & Part-Time Openings
- Peer Mentorship
- Generous Paid Time Off
ABOUT US: Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)