Certified Nurses Aide

Minden Medical Center; Town of Minden (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Minden Medical Center in Town of Minden, NY is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our nursing team. You will provide direct patient care, assist with daily activities, and support licensed staff in a hospital setting.

Candidates should be current CN A or PCT certified, have BLS, and ideally one year of hospital or nursing home experience. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate patient support.

Qualifications

• Current CNA Certification or PCT certification.
• One year of hospital or nursing home experience.
• Current AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support licensed nursing staff with routine patient care activities within the scope of your training and experience.
• Provide day-to-day custodial care and comfort to assigned patients.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Monitor and communicate patients' medical and emotional needs to licensed nursing staff.
• Assist patients with their daily needs and respond to requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Float to other departments when needed and participate in on-call duties as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Strong communication

Education

CNA Certification

Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Minden Medical Center is looking for a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our nursing team!

As a CNA, you'll play an important role in providing quality, hands-on care to our patients while working closely with licensed nursing staff. You'll help patients with their daily needs, promote a safe and therapeutic environment, and serve as a caring and supportive presence throughout their stay.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support licensed nursing staff with routine patient care activities within the scope of your training and experience.
• Provide day-to-day custodial care and comfort to assigned patients.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Monitor and communicate patients' medical and emotional needs to licensed nursing staff.
• Assist patients with their daily needs and respond to requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Work as an essential member of the nursing team to help ensure patients receive high-quality care.
• Float to other departments when needed and participate in on-call duties as required.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Current CNA Certification or Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification.

Preferred:

• One year of hospital or nursing home experience.
• Current AHA BLS certification.

Why Join Minden Medical Center?

At Minden Medical Center, every member of our team plays a vital role in caring for the people in our community. If you're passionate about helping others, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Mission:
Making Communities Healthier.

Our Vision:
We want to create places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice, and employees want to work.

Join the Minden Medical Center team and make a difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve!