CNA ( Certified Nursing Assistant )

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: Manhattan, NY

Type: Contract / New York State Agency (OMH)
Position Summary
Penda Aiken inc. is a staffing firm located in Brooklyn New York. Our client is a New York State Agency seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support daily operations and patient care in Manhattan, NY. This position involves carrying out routine tasks and procedures such as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and providing continuous attention to patients requiring constant observation. This assignment offers a long-term placement of up to 2 years.
Primary Responsibilities

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  Patient Care & ADLs: Carry out routine tasks and procedures including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), meal preparation, and assisting patients with eating when indicated.
  
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  Vital Signs & Measurements: Measure and record temperatures, pulses, respiration, blood pressure, heights, weights, and fluid intake/output in accordance with facility policy.
  
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  Patient Mobility & Transport: Assist with lifting, positioning, moving, and ambulating patients; prepare patients for transport via wheelchair, stretcher, or on foot as directed by the nursing staff.
  
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  Examination Support & Reporting: Assist nurses and clinical staff with patient physical examinations and report all observations and pertinent communications to the nurse in a timely manner.
  
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  Safety & Confidentiality: Maintain strict patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality at all times, providing 1:1 observation and attention when required.
  

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

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  Certification: Must hold an active New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (copy of license/certification required with submission).
  
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  Background Check: Must clear comprehensive State and National criminal background checks.
  
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  Vaccination Requirements: Must provide proof of immunization/vaccination records or quantitative titers for vaccine-preventable diseases including Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV), and Hepatitis B.
  
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  Required Training: Must complete annual OMH and facility-specific trainings provided by OMH, including GOER, Annual Training, and TRUST training.