CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services•Watertown, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Nursing Assistant at Samaritan Keep Home, specifically in the 3rd Floor Med Unit. The role involves providing direct care to residents, assisting with daily living tasks, and maintaining their environment. Samaritan Health System is a a comprehensive not-for-profit health system that began caring for neighbors in 1881. As the largest hospital and private employer in the region, Samaritan is fiscally sound and committed to ongoing strategic planning, offering stable jobs and quality care. The organization emphasizes a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce that makes a difference in the community. Located in Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, the area offers natural beauty, a safe community, low cost of living, and minimal commute times, promoting a good work-life balance. Samaritan also invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events, contributing to the community's well-being.

Requirements

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 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
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
High school level of knowledge preferred

Nice To Haves

One year or more experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferable
Computer experience preferred
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
Document basic resident observations
Accurately document the type of care given
Work beyond scheduled hours when necessary
Any other associated duties as assigned