Certified Nursing Assistant - Bay Ridge

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position Certified Nursing Assistants ( CNAs ) support residents by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), assists with support of specialized needs including first aid, enteral feeding or other modified diets, positioning, turning and/or using lifts, colostomy, ostomy and catheterization. Works with RN, LPN and Health Care Specialist to ensure the medical needs of people supported are met, ensuring the health and safety of individuals at all times. YAI's Mission Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI? Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you! Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at  yai.org/careers . Program (Residential Services) Bay Ridge 2 IRA Location Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York Schedule Full time or part time morning or evening schedules available Sunday - Thursday 7:00am - 3:00pm Tuesday - Saturday 3:00pm - 11:00pm Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to policies, procedures and regulations. Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. Ensures person-centered, individualized plans are implemented and assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines Teaching/developing skills Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals Facilitating ethical decision making Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits etc. Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided Under supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN)…