What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Athena Health Care Systems?
We are hiring full-time and part-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our dynamic care team at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown!
Part-time openings on all shifts. Full-time openings on 3p-11p. Weekly pay ranges from $20 to $28, depending on the shift. Evenings, overnights, and weekends come with pay differentials.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) the primary purpose of your job position is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by the licensed staff nurse.
Experience & Education:
Must possess an active and unencumbered CNA license in Connecticut.
CPR certification preferred, but not necessary.
High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
New graduates welcome!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
Participate in planning and following current resident care plan on all residents under his/her care.
Complete resident assignments effectively and promptly.
Observe changes in resident conditions and promptly report them.
Document accurately and completely.
Meet personal grooming needs for each resident.
Promptly answer call lights and assure that all are placed within reach of the resident.
Assure the resident care areas are left clean and in an orderly manner.
Methods of identification of residents are maintained. Maintain that all residents are appropriately identified (i.e., I.D. bracelets, etc.).
Demonstrate correct safety techniques in accord with orientation and training processes of Athena and your specific job description.
Other duties assigned by manager.
Specific Requirements:
Must have knowledge of restorative nursing and rehabilitation policies and utilize appropriately.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to communicate effectively with appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
About Athena Health Care Systems
Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.
Athena’s Benefits:
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members:
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
Salary : $20 - $28
