SSV-CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services

2d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists with tasks to care for residents at Samaritan Summit Village. 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 providing nail and hair care; passing meal trays and fluids; entering consumption records; assisting with activities; and assisting ambulatory residents who need cueing. The role also includes documenting basic resident observations and accurately recording the type of care provided. The assistant must be familiar with equipment used to move residents, take vital signs, and document care. May need to work beyond scheduled hours when necessary, and perform other associated duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Computer experience.
• BLS certification.
• High school-level knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks to care for residents.
• Maintain residents’ rooms by making beds, tidying up, and emptying linen bags.
• Assist with personal care, including washing residents’ hands and faces and providing nail and hair care.
• Pass meal trays and fluids and enter consumption records.
• Assist residents with activities and assist ambulatory residents who need cueing.
• Document basic resident observations and accurately record the type of care provided.
• Use equipment for moving residents, taking vital signs, and documenting care.
• Perform other associated duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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