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ArchCare
Certified Nursing Aide
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$40,862 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Provide compassionate, hands-on care while assisting residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly to resident needs while preserving dignity, privacy, and resident rights.
Monitor residents' health and report changes in condition promptly to the nursing team.
Assist with safe transfers, ambulation, positioning, and mobility using proper equipment and techniques.
Support residents' nutritional needs, hydration, and overall comfort in accordance with individualized care plans.
Maintain a clean, safe, and infection-free environment by following all safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with nurses, rehabilitation staff, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide high-quality resident care.
Accurately document resident care and participate in ongoing training, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development.