LOCATION: Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, Globe Building, Watertown, NY 13601
SCHEDULE: Evening class that runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, totaling 75 course hours per semester.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $45.00 per hour. Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: The CNA Instructor is responsible for preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a variety of healthcare settings. Through classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical supervision, the instructor ensures students meet New York State certification requirements and are prepared for successful careers as Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Teach essential caregiving skills, including vital signs monitoring, infection control, patient safety, communication techniques, and assistance with daily living activities.
• Preparing students for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, post-secondary education and/or employment as a nursing assistant.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, ethical conduct, and compassionate patient-centered care.