Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Hillcrest Commons is a service and living center of excellence, providing long and short-term care that encompasses dignity, compassion, and choice for residents. We offer a supportive team-centered environment. Hillcrest has a proven track record of giving their employees the skills they need to become all-stars. Hillcrest Commons has a little bit of something for everyone.
We offer:
Stepping Stone program. Our Stepping stone program is designed to help shadow aides become CNA's; or CNA's become an LPN or RN; We will pay for school!
$1200 sign on bonus!
Referral bonus!
Shift and weekend differentials
Competitive hourly wages as well as:
Shift and weekend differentials
Generous paid time off
Supportive team-centered environment.
Well staffed team.
Low-cost, high-quality health and dental insurance
Free life insurance for full-time employees
403 (b) retirement plan with company match
We are looking for a skilled CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to become part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The CNA will interact directly with residents, providing comfort, and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.
Responsibilities:
Assist residents with daily living activities
Help residents with personal hygiene - Provide bedpans, help with baths, shampoos, and showers
Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient’s electronic chart
Assist the nurses and other staff as needed
Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, which govern our facility
Requirements:
Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course and current CNA certificate in the state of Massachusetts
High School diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information to residents and families with empathy
High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations in a calm manner
Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 255-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in West Pittsfield, MA approximately 15 minutes away from the New York State Line. We serve all of Berkshire County and Eastern New York State communities. Hillcrest Commons proudly supports the following clinical units - Long Term Care; Short term rehabilitation; Behavioral health; Dementia, and Respiratory Care.