CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services•Watertown, NY

11d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Care for our community, and your career. Samaritan is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system that has been caring for its neighbors since 1881. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority. Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events, and our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers to help Northern New York thrive. We offer exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community.

Requirements

One year or more experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferable.
Computer experience preferred.
Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy.
Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions.
Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co- workers.
New York State Department of Health Certification or eligible for certification as a Long Term Care Nursing Assistant.
Graduated from Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
NYS Certified.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with tasks to care for our residents.
Maintains a resident’s room with bed making, tidy up, emptying linen bags.
Wash resident’s hands and face, assist with nail and hair care, passing trays, passing fluids, entering consumption records, assisting with activities, assisting ambulatory resident who needs queuing.
Ability to document basic resident observations.
Must be able to write legibly and be able to accurately document the type of care given.
Must be familiar with equipment used to move residents, take vital signs and document.
Ability to understand printed health related material.
Any other associated duties as assigned.