Nursing Asst. Cert LTC

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

20h

About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a full-time certified nursing assistant for long-term care. The role assists with physician-ordered procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supports patients with personal care and activities of daily living, and helps maintain patient safety and orderly rooms. This is a night-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hiring range is $18.74–$25.07 per hour, and the stated starting rate is $21.51 per hour, including night differentials. Compensation may depend on experience and other factors permitted by law. Shift differentials vary by shift: weekday evening 10%, weekday night 15%, weekend day 10%, and weekend evening and night 21%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or a minimum of three years of experience.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• Nurse Aide credential from the New York Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to organize and set day-to-day priorities while applying critical thinking.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills; integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Ability to establish appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Flexibility and initiative; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction appropriately and positively.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures ordered by a physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and transfers or transportation.
• Report findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Promote resident safety by identifying hazards and emergency situations and initiating corrective action as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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