Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? ????

Join us in our mission as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Catholic Charities of Community Maternity Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the Certified Nursing Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Compile monthly/quarterly statistics and submit them to the Health Care Coordinator.
• Enter all medical information from all doctor appointments onto the computer as well as into the CONNEX system.
• Receive reports from shifts related to medical issues.
• Schedule sick visits for the day as needed.
• Observe clients taking and administering medications properly.
• Upon intake and annually assess all youth’s ability to self-administer medication.
• Review intake documents and medical documentation for potential referrals and make a recommendation regarding the agency’s ability to meet youth’s medical needs prior to admission.
• Send all medical information in to youth’s respective counties in accordance with our current contracts (ie: email to Albany County.)
• When clients return from the appointment, note and schedule any lab tests, x-rays, referrals and follow-up on appointments. Make Residential Manager aware of all appointments to ensure proper staffing and transportation.
• Note any prescriptions ordered and record in Kardex. (Make sure what is written on the prescription bottle matches what the doctor's office states.)
• Check prescriptions and call in any refills prior in sufficient time so that clients do not run out of medications.

Certified Nursing Assistant Minimum Salary: $ 20.00

Certified Nursing Assistant Maximum Salary: $ 23.00

Certified Nursing Assistant Schedule: Monday - Friday (35 hours/week)

• May require evening or weekend hours depending on program specific needs
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant license required
• 1 - 3 years of experience working with a diverse population
• VALID NYS Driver's license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:

  • • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

    • Retirement planning options

    • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

    • Click here to view our benefit brochure!

• A collaborative work environment

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

• Exciting referral bonuses

• Ongoing training and development

• Recognition and Awards

• Career Growth

• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)