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Job Responsibilities As a CNA at [Your Organization Name], you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our patients’ daily needs and overall well-being. Key responsibilities include: Assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes in patient condition to the nursing team. Supporting mobility efforts, including transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations. Delivering meals and assisting with feeding as needed, ensuring dietary requirements are met. Maintaining accurate patient records and documenting care activities in accordance with facility policies. Providing compassionate emotional support to patients and their families. Adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness in patient areas. Collaborating with the nursing and interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. Assisting with additional tasks as assigned by the supervising nurse or facility management. Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications Must-have: High school diploma or equivalent. Active CNA certification in [State] or eligibility to transfer certification to [State]. Ability to follow care plans, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA. Physical stamina to lift and assist patients safely and perform duties during long shifts. Nice-to-have: Prior experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or acute care settings. Basic knowledge of medical terminology and experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems. Specialized training in dementia care, hospice care, or pediatric care. Multilingual abilities to communicate with diverse patient populations. Success Criteria To excel in this role, as a CNA you are expected to: Maintain patient satisfaction scores of 90% or higher through compassionate and respectful care. Complete assigned care tasks within designated timeframes while adhering to quality standards. Foster a collaborative environment by assisting colleagues during peak workloads and emergencies. Accurately document patient care activities to support seamless communication across the healthcare team. Exhibit a proactive approach to patient safety and infection control, contributing to a safe care environment. Uphold the organization’s values of integrity, empathy, and dedication to excellence. Compensation Base salary: $16.08 – $21 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional Earnings: Overtime pay and shift differentials available for evening, weekend, or holiday shifts. Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with options for family coverage after 90 days Paid time off (PTO) and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance. Access to professional development resources, including tuition reimbursement and CNA-to-LVN/RN career advancement programs. Employee wellness initiatives, such as fitness classes, mental health support, and discounted gym memberships. Uniform allowances and shift meals (where applicable). Application Process To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the CNA role. Qualified candidates will be contacted within two weeks for an initial interview and skills assessment. For questions about this position or the application process, contact [HR Contact Information]. This job posting will remain open until [Date].
Queens Defenders is seeking an experienced attorney to join and lead a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, housing advocates and navigators to provide 1,500 individuals facing eviction with free, high-quality legal and holistic representation in Queens Housing Court. About Queens Defenders Founded in 1996, Queens Defenders is a leading Public Defender Organization providing high-quality, holistic representation for indigent community members in Queens, NY - New York City’s most diverse borough and one of the most diverse locales in the world. We give life to our mission through our core values: a commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and professional environment; relentless in our pursuit of justice; unwavering in our commitment to excellence in the courtroom and in the community; client-centered and holistic in our representation, advocacy, and support services; respectful of the individuals with whom we interact. At Queens Defenders, dedicated teams of criminal defense attorneys, immigration lawyers, housing attorneys, social workers, investigators, and client-support specialists come together to tirelessly champion justice for each and every client. Our highly skilled staff of 290, serves and positively impacts the lives of thousands of individuals annually through this collaborative and supportive approach. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar or can be admitted through reciprocity. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Queens Defenders. We are seeking individuals with strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators. The supervising attorney will also be tasked with leading a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators by effectively communicating expectations, goals, and the QD way while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice is preferred. Essential Duties/Responsibilities · Supervise staff attorneys and a team of support professionals to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation · Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns · Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service · Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies · Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys · Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts · Develop and maintain productive work environment · Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office · Other duties as assigned Qualifications · Juris Doctor with at least 8 to 10 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice · Admission to New York Bar (or the ability to be admitted through reciprocity) · Prior supervisory experience preferred · Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Excellent litigation skills · Ability to lead and motivate. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure · Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information · Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model · Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Queens Defenders values diversity and believes that a diverse staff is best placed to represent our borough, which derives its beauty from being one of the most diverse locales in the world. To best serve our clientele, model the place in which we practice, and to cultivate the best environment possible, we welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, thoughts, perspectives, and experiences. We also provide all staff members with professional development and advancement opportunities because the more diverse and inclusive we are the more collaborative and supportive we are. For more information about our office generally. Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience Benefits Queens Defenders believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. Benefits include: health insurance (including dental and vision insurance), FSA/HSA, generous paid time off, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and 401 (k) contributions. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, Queens Defenders prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest, or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.