Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Pines

Main Function

The primary purpose of this position is to guide the C.N.A. team to ensure care is delivered in a timely and appropriate manner. This includes providing input on assignments and scheduling, including breaks and lunches. The Lead CNA acts as a liaison between C.N.A.s and the nursing management team and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure care cards accurately reflect resident needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills in communication
• Demonstrates skills in caring
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible with assigned shifts, floors, and residents
• Demonstrates ability to be patient
• Conscientious associate
• Demonstrates ability to be detail/task oriented
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve
• Demonstrates and promotes the CARES Values and the Standards of Cooperation
• Demonstrates ability to organize daily work and complete assignments on time
• Demonstrates ability to respond to safety concerns including fire, OSHA, etc.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to communicate information related to the age-specific needs of the individual.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Current NY State C.N.A. Certification with no abuse convictions
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior to 5 years experience working as a CNA preferred

Why Join Thompson?

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retailment plan with employer contribution and match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year
• Four weeks of paid time off
• Access to Success Coaches for professional support
• Free parking
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture

Pay Range

$22.00 - $27.00

Starting Pay

Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.