CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services•Watertown, NY

1d•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 the region since 1881. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.

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.
Ability to understand printed health related material.
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.
Any other associated duties as assigned.