Nursing Asst. Cert LTC

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

20h

About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a certified nursing assistant for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week evening position in long-term care. The role assists with physician-ordered procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supports patients with personal care and daily activities, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment. The hiring range is $18.74–$25.07 per hour; the stated starting rate is $20.61 per hour, including evening differentials. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law. Shift differentials are 10% for weekday evenings, 15% for weekday nights, 10% for weekend days, and 21% for weekend evenings and nights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or a minimum of three years of experience.
• BLS Provider credential 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 establish day-to-day priorities and use critical thinking.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills; integrity, friendliness, compassion, and ability to establish effective rapport.
• Flexibility, initiative, and 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 positively and appropriately.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Willingness to embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures ordered by a physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with personal care, activities of daily living, transfers, and 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
• Education Level: High school or GED