Certified Nursing Assistant

Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers - Benefits:v 1199 SEU Benefits Package;v Competitivate Salary;v Supplemental insurance;v Paid time off;v 401k and more;v All new full time CNA hires in the nursing department will get a sign on bonus of $1500.00 (paid in quarterly installments upon successful completion of initial 90 day probationary period);v An additional, employee bonus of $250 will be paid after 30 days to New CN A hires working full time (five full time shifts per week);Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers, a premier long term skilled nursing facility located in Dutchess County, New York is immediate openings for enthusiastic and energetic CNA's for all shifts to become part of our dedicated and professional staff. We are looking for individuals who desire a worthwhile career that has purpose and makes a meaningful difference in someone's life. Under supervised professional and skilled guidance, our CNAs give direct nursing care to assigned residents and perform other services necessary for their personal and comforts needs. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss professional opportunities at our facility.Job Responsibilities / Duties:Promotes resident hygiene and comfort.Distributes food/water and feeds residents.Assists with repositioning and transferring residents.Ambulates and transports residents.Records and totals fluid intake and output.Weighs residents.Documents on flow sheets.Assists with admission, discharge and postmortem care.Responds to call lights in a timely manner.Performs perineal care and uncomplicated colostomy care.Reports all observations & assessments to the Team Leader/Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.Takes and records vital signs.Makes beds and keeps resident's units clean and in order.Prepares room for housekeeping after resident discharge.Skill / Experience Requirements.Current NYS CNA Certification.Previous Long Term Care experience a plus.ABOUT US:We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Dutchess County, New York dedicated to provide outstanding care to our residents in a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sapphire Nursing are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.EOE Statement:WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.