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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].
Bronxworks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct services to clients, including intake, engagement, assessment, referral, service plan development and follow-ups. Attend monthly Community board, NYPD and other stakeholder’s meetings to promote program, center activities or events. Monitor and recruit interns and volunteers Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals. Will increase Pyramid Community Service Program community engagement and assist Director with creating engaging programming to enhance Pyramid Community Service Program awareness. Will conduct in-house audits on files and facility to make sure we complies with DOH and DYCD. Document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients. Build community partnerships to strengthen center’s community resources. Provide general clerical support, including filing, faxing, word processing, typing, photocopying, and data entry. Answer telephones, take messages and direct calls to the appropriate parties. Report to, and meet with, supervisor on a monthly basis. Complete program reports on a monthly basis or more frequently as required. Assist with special projects as required. Perform additional duties as assigned by Director. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent credential required. A minimum of 1-years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred. Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork. Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.