Candidates are NOT required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (effective February 3, 2025).

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Earn a bonus on top of excellent benefits, unlimited overtime, educational assistance, generous time off and flexible schedules. FT/PT 8-hour schedules with every other weekend shifts. 3-day Weekend Shifts with overtime paid after 40 hours, 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Per Diem and Part Time Every Other Weekend shifts available. Overtime is paid for time worked over 8 hours per day for LPNs. Overtime is paid for the entire shift on your "off" weekend.

CNA: Annual range = $36,108 to $41,225

Salaries for this position are based onverifiableexperience.

• Pay rate for candidates withless than five (5) yearsof experience in the same position: $17.36 per hour
• Pay rate for candidateswith at least five (5) years but less than ten (10) yearsof experience in the same position: $18.55 per hour
• Pay rate for candidateswith ten (10) or more years of experiencein the same position: $19.82 per hour

Please remember to add your entire work history to your application. The omission of relevant work history may affect your starting salary.

Job Benefits for Full Time Employees Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are offered a package of benefits which includes the following: •    Medical Insurance •    Vision and Prescription •    Dental •    Life Insurance •    Traditional Pension 

GENERAL PURPOSE The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) assists the professional staff by performing various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents. Responsible for the delivery of resident care as directed by a Nursing Supervisor, Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to a Nursing Supervisor, Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION Answers resident call bells to determine resident needs.

Assists nurses or physicians in the provision of resident care.

Changes bed linens and/or make beds.

Demonstrates the ability to apply restraints as directed by nursing.

Documents or otherwise reports observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Prepare and serve food trays and feeds residents or assists residents to eat or drink.

Measures and records food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to nursing staff.

Observes and reports any symptoms that may require medical attention including but not limited to bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine, changes in mentation, intake and vital signs, etc.

Provides physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, standing, or walking.

Obtains and records vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate as directed by nursing.

Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent personal injury.

Maintains resident confidentiality and does not discuss resident in public areas, such as cafeteria, hallways, elevators, etc.

Complete daily documentation on the care provided to each resident concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.

Enters resident data into database and performs simple math functions.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be liste . The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE -- Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND

Eighteen (18) years or older; AND

Graduation from a State-approved training program. Must have current CNA license, in good standing, with the State licensing board.

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  * Knowledge of resident care procedures in a long term care facility.

Must have skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate equipment and machines used in the performance of this job (mechanical lifts, shower equipment, adjustable chairs/beds, etc.), as well as the demonstrated ability to transfer and transport residents in wheelchair, bed, specialty chair, etc.

Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills.

Ability to work well with geriatric patients.

Ability to complete and record documentation consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position.

Ability to enter information into a computer database and operate a calculator

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.    

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Telephone, personal computer, calculator, bedside equipment, i.e., bed pans, urinals, commodes, items of personal hygiene, beds, mattresses, walkers, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, mechanical lifts, shower equipment, adjustable   chairs/beds, disposable pads, thermometers, ice bags, stretchers, oxygen tanks, and tubes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described in the Physical Demand Ratings document (copy attached) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The Certified Nurse Aide helps use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Will help residents with transferring, raising residents in beds and turning and repositioning immobile residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mainly in a patient-care environment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud in patient-care areas.

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