Travel CNA - Long Term Care - Newark, NY - CNA26-06860

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CNA - Long Term Care (Travel)
Location: Newark, NY
Type: Contract | 13 Weeks

Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM | 5x8-Hour Shifts | 40 Hours Per Week
Every Other Weekend Required

Position Overview:

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Nurse Assistant for an exciting Travel job in Newark, NY.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.

• Assist with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and range-of-motion exercises.

• Provide personal hygiene care including oral care, perineal care, skin care, foot care, shaving, and shower assistance.

• Assist with pressure injury prevention and maintain resident comfort and safety.

• Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation, and weight.

• Measure and document intake/output, drain output, urine output, and fluid restrictions.

• Assist residents with bedpans, urinals, bedside commodes, and incontinence care.

• Collect and transport specimens according to facility protocols.

• Assist with catheter care for indwelling and external catheters.

• Operate and assist with patient care equipment including Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, transfer belts, specialty beds, stretchers, and oxygen equipment.

• Follow infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols.

• Respond promptly to call lights and resident needs.

• Observe and report changes in resident condition to nursing staff.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.

• Stock supplies and assist with unit support duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or equivalent Nurse Assistant credential.

• Minimum one (1) year of Long-Term Care (LTC) experience.

• Ability to safely lift, transfer, and reposition residents using proper body mechanics.

• Experience assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).

• Knowledge of infection control procedures and isolation precautions.

• Ability to accurately obtain and document vital signs and patient observations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel healthcare experience.

• Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care facilities.

• Familiarity with Hoyer lifts, specialty beds, oxygen equipment, and electronic vital sign devices.

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.