Certified Nurse Aide- Canton-Potsdam

120 Canton - Potsdam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide for Canton-Potsdam Hospital. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, ensuring safety and compassionate service to patients and families.

The role requires NYS Nurse Aide Certification or Nursing 101 coursework and AHA BLS. Schedule is 7a–3p, 22.5 hours per week, every other weekend, with union support through 1199 SEIU.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• NY State Nurse Aide Certification or completion of Nursing 101 course.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document direct patient care under licensed staff.
• Provide world‑class customer service to patients and families.
• Report patient conditions to licensed staff to support outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, clean, patient‑centered environment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Nurse Aide Certification

Nursing 101 course

Job description

Job Title

Certified Nurse Aide

Department

Med-Surg/West 2

Location

Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week

22.5

Schedule

7a-3p, every other 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

High School Education or GED NYS Nurse Aid Certification or successful completion of Nursing 101 course American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS)

Union

1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

Education

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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.
• For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$19.20 - $28.97 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.