CNA Certified Nurses Aide
About Us
Apple Rehab is a family-owned and operated company that prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. We ensure high-quality care from a kind company deeply rooted in your community with our senior management based locally in Avon, CT. Our leadership is not in a distant corporate office but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment. Employees at Apple Rehab Mystic experience a supportive and collaborative work culture, where teamwork fosters a positive environment. The facility invests in professional development through training programs, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities. Management operates with an open-door policy and leads with kindness.
Responsibilities
- Assists residents in daily bathing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, dressing, walking and wheelchair use, positioning in and out of bed.
- Documents personal care given according to facility policies.
- Provides nursing functions as directed, including perineal care, making beds, turning residents, measures and records temperature, weight, pulse, and respiration.
- Observes and reports to supervisor changes in residents’ condition, including any skin breakdowns.
- Reports immediately all accidents or injuries.
- Records all necessary charting entries.
- Answers all call lights regardless of assignment.
- Responds to emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
Requirements
- Must hold current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing.
- No history of patient/resident abuse as per State Registry.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and following oral and written instructions.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Team player with good cooperation and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude towards residents and their support networks.
Per diem staff are expected to fulfill (2) weekend shifts monthly to meet requirements.
Pay
Competitive base rates up to $25.50 per hour based on licensure, shift, hours, and experience, plus shift differentials:
- Shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts and weekends.
- Additional $5.00/hour for any shifts worked outside scheduled hours.
Schedule
- 7am–3pm: Full-time and part-time
- 3pm–11pm: Full-time and part-time
- Per diem
Benefits
Employee benefits for 30+ hours may include the following:
- Scholarships and career development opportunities
- Generous 4 weeks of paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Health insurance benefits
- Short & long-term disability coverage
- Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance coverage
- 401K retirement program
- Longevity credit for dedicated service
Note: Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked.