Certified Nursing Assistant

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, NY is a full-time, on-site role focused on compassionate resident care, including bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding, while monitoring health and reporting changes to licensed staff.

You will support mobility, maintain a clean and safe environment, document accurately, and work with an interdisciplinary team to promote residents’ dignity and well-being.

Qualifications

• Current New York State CNA certification and approved CNA training.
• Experience with direct resident care including personal hygiene, mobility and safe transfers.
• Ability to measure and record vital signs and report changes to licensed staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families and team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment with reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and basic documentation in long-term care.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting, and repositioning residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Take and record vital signs and observe changes in condition.
• Support mobility and transfers using appropriate safety techniques.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents.
• Document accurately and follow facility policies and infection control standards.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Direct resident care

Vital signs

Mobility support

Communication skills

Infection control

Education

New York State CNA certification

Job description

Company Description

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 513-bed skilled nursing facility located atop Onondaga Hill in Syracuse, NY, offering scenic views, walking paths, decks, and green spaces for residents and guests. Adjacent to Upstate University Hospital Community Campus, the center is committed to high-quality care and diversified services. A professional team of caregivers focuses on the whole person, addressing physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. The staff works to create a homelike environment for both short- and long-term residents and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

Role Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a full-time, on-site role based at Van Duyn Center in the Greater Syracuse–Auburn Area. The CNA provides direct resident care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding. Responsibilities include taking and recording vital signs, observing and reporting changes in resident condition, and supporting mobility and transfers using appropriate safety techniques. The CNA helps maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment, supports residents’ emotional and social well-being, and collaborates with nursing and interdisciplinary team members. The role also involves accurate documentation, adherence to facility policies and infection control standards, and respectful, person-centered communication with residents, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and completion of an approved CNA training program.
• Demonstrated skills in direct resident care, including assistance with personal hygiene, mobility support, and safe transfer techniques.
• Ability to accurately measure and record vital signs, observe changes in condition, and report concerns to licensed nursing staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with residents, families, and multidisciplinary team members in a respectful, person-centered manner.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment, including reliable attendance, time management, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, safety procedures, and basic documentation standards in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting.
• Prior experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care is preferred but not required; willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, lifting, and repositioning residents with appropriate equipment and support.