Certified Nursing Assistant- Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit 

Position Summary

Provides direct, elder-centered care to individuals receiving short-term rehabilitation at St. John's. The Rehab CNA combines excellent hands-on care with exceptional hospitality, responsiveness, reliability, and professionalism. Because the rehabilitation stay is often an individual's first experience with St. John's and may influence future long-term care decisions, this position is expected to consistently create a welcoming, respectful, confidence-building experience for residents and families.

Position Responsibilities

· Assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, toileting, nutrition, hydration, hygiene, and other care needs within CNA scope and the resident plan of care.

· Support rehabilitation goals by encouraging residents to participate in care, therapy carryover, mobility, and appropriate independence as directed by the clinical and therapy teams.

· Observe and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, function, pain, skin integrity, intake, elimination, or other concerns to the licensed nurse.

· Respond promptly and courteously to call lights and resident or family requests and communicate anticipated delays when an immediate response is not possible.

· Create a welcoming rehab experience through introductions, respectful communication, attention to room presentation, and proactive assistance with reasonable resident and family needs.

· Protect resident dignity, choice, privacy, confidentiality, and preferences in every interaction.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation required for assigned care and promptly communicate information needed by the interdisciplinary team.

· Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, social work, dining, environmental services, and other disciplines to support safe discharge and a coordinated resident experience.

· Maintain a clean, orderly, safe resident environment and follow infection prevention, safety, and equipment procedures.

· Demonstrate dependable attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, respectful conduct, teamwork, and accountability consistent with the expectations of the Rehab designation.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Regular standing and walking are required, along with bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, repositioning, transferring, and assisting residents as required by the essential functions of the position. May be exposed to infectious diseases and psycho-behavioral situations. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, qualifications, or working conditions. Responsibilities may change based on resident needs, organizational priorities, staffing.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Regular standing and walking are required, along with bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, repositioning, transferring, and assisting residents as required by the essential functions of the position. May be exposed to infectious diseases and psycho-behavioral situations. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Disclaimer:

 This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, qualifications, or working conditions. Responsibilities may change based on resident needs, organizational priorities, staffing requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Education

· Current New York State Nurse Aide certification in good standing.

· Demonstrated competency in direct resident care in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, hospital, or similar setting preferred.

· Strong customer service, communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.

· Demonstrated reliability and ability to meet attendance and punctuality expectations.

· Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment and respond constructively to resident and family concerns.

Core Organizational Competency

St. John's Brand Characteristics: Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative, and Fun toward elders, families, and colleagues