Certified Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Health Services

2d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

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. They invest time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events, and their people actively participate in community initiatives. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization, offering stable jobs and continuously improving quality of care. 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.
• Graduated from Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• NYS Certified.
• New York State Department of Health Certification or eligible for certification as a Long Term Care Nursing Assistant.

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.

What This Job Offers

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