Travel Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care - CNALTC 0518 AP#01

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Long-Term Care (LTC)

Location: Newark, NY

Job Type: Travel Contract (13 Weeks)

Schedule:

• Night Shift (5x8)
• 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• 40 hours/week
• Every other weekend required

Job Overview: We are seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a travel assignment in a Long-Term Care neurobehavioral unit. This role involves caring for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and behavioral health conditions in a secure and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, grooming, dressing, toileting)
• Support ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and mobility
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake/output, and patient condition changes
• Provide dementia-focused and behavioral care in a secure unit
• Maintain patient safety and infection control standards
• Assist with hygiene care including bed baths, linen changes, and catheter care
• Operate equipment such as wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, commodes, and hospital beds
• Collaborate with nursing staff and care teams

Required Qualifications:

• Active CNA Certification
• BLS Certification
• Minimum 1 year of CNA experience
• Comfortable working in a behavioral/dementia care environment
• Willingness to float based on facility needs

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in LTC or dementia care
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and behavioral health support
• Patient transfer and mobility assistance
• Infection control and PPE usage
• Accurate documentation and reporting

Additional Notes:

• First-time travelers are welcome
• Must be patient, dependable, and adaptable to resident behaviors

For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1203 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.