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 the region since 1881. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, Samaritan's mission is to prioritize the health of the community. Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events, and its people actively participate in community initiatives. The organization is fiscally sound and stable, allowing for stable jobs and continuously improving quality of care. Employees, medical staff, volunteers, and students choose to work at Samaritan because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, care about making a difference, and are surrounded by like-minded individuals. Ongoing strategic planning drives the organization forward, setting the tone for future growth and development. The location offers natural beauty, a safe community, low cost of living, and minimal commute times.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
