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, including maintaining resident rooms, helping with personal care, serving meals and fluids, recording consumption, supporting activities, and assisting ambulatory residents who need cueing. The role includes documenting basic resident observations and accurately recording care provided. The position is an 8-hour day shift with 40 position hours. Work beyond scheduled hours may be necessary.

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.
• Familiarity with equipment used to move residents, take vital signs, and document.
• Ability to understand printed health-related material.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks to care for residents.
• Maintain resident rooms by making beds, tidying, and emptying linen bags.
• Help residents wash their hands and faces and assist with 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 given.
• Perform other associated duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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