Certified Nurse Aide

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health at Canton-Potsdam Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will follow hospital policies, deliver compassionate, patient-centered care, and support families in a busy Critical Care Unit setting.

Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating with licensed staff, and maintaining a safe environment, while meeting NYS CNA requirements and BLS timelines. Weekend rotations and 37.5 hours/week are expected.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NYS Nurse Aide Certification or approved Nursing 101 course with B or better.
• BLS required within three months of hire.
• Must stay enrolled in nursing school while employed as a CNA; if not certified within six months, employment ends.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents direct, comprehensive patient care under licensed staff supervision.
• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.
• Reports patient conditions to licensed staff to support positive outcomes.
• Maintains a safe, clean patient and family-centered environment.

Skills

Nurse aide certification NYS

BLS certification

Nursing program enrollment during work

Education

NYS CNA program completion / Nursing 101 with B grade

Job description

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide

Department: CPH Critical Care Unit

Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: 12-hour shifts 7a-7p, Rotating Weekend

SUMMARY

The Certified Nurse Aid works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and documents direct comprehensive, family and patient centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.
• Reports patient conditions directly to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains a safe and clean patient and family centered environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, unrestricted New York State Nurse Aid Certification or an unofficial transcript showing successful completion with a letter grade of B or better of a Nursing 101 course from an accredited nursing school program where activities of daily living are taught as well as the syllabus of the course provided as evidence
• BLS required within three months of hire.
• The Certified Nurse Aid is required to stay enrolled in the nursing school program while employed as a nurse aid if he or she is a not certified. If the Certified Nurse Aid ceases to be a student in the nursing school program prior to graduation, the nurse aid will not be permitted to continue working until he or she becomes certified as a Certified Nurse Aid in New York State. The time employee has six months to become certified or will be considered ineligible for employment and terminated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.