CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services • Watertown, NY

5d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists with tasks to care for residents at Samaritan Keep Home. Duties include maintaining residents’ rooms by making beds, tidying up, and emptying linen bags; assisting with personal care such as washing residents’ hands and faces and helping with nail and hair care; passing trays and fluids; recording consumption; assisting with activities; and assisting ambulatory residents who need queuing. The role also includes documenting basic resident observations and accurately recording the type of care provided. The position may require working beyond scheduled hours when necessary, and other associated duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• New York State Department of Health certification or eligibility for certification as a Long Term Care Nursing Assistant.
• Graduation from a Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Ability to communicate information to supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work under stress and complete duties despite numerous interruptions.
• Ability to write legibly and accurately document care provided.
• Ability to understand printed health-related material.
• Familiarity with equipment used to move residents, take vital signs, and document.
• May need to work beyond scheduled hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of Certified Nursing Assistant experience is preferable.
• Computer experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• High school-level knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks to care for residents.
• Maintain residents’ rooms by making beds, tidying up, and emptying linen bags.
• Wash residents’ hands and faces and assist with nail and hair care.
• Pass trays and fluids and enter consumption records.
• Assist residents with activities and assist ambulatory residents who need queuing.
• Document basic resident observations and accurately record the type of care given.
• Use equipment to move residents and take vital signs.
• Perform other associated duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED