SSV-CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
About The Position
Care for our community, and your career. Samaritan is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system that has been caring for 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. Our employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. 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. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- excellent compensation and benefit program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
