CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Medical Center; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown, NY seeks an attentive Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents on the evening shift. Responsibilities include helping with activities, meals, hygiene, and routine care, while ensuring rooms stay clean and organized.

Qualifications include NYS CNA certification or eligibility, high school diploma, and basic documentation skills; BLS preferred. The facility emphasizes equal opportunity for all applicants and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• One year or more experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• New York State DOH certification or eligible for certification as a Long Term Care CNA.
• Ability to document basic resident observations and care.
• Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents, assist with activities, meals, and hygiene.
• Maintain resident rooms with bed making and orderly linens.
• Assist ambulatory residents and transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Document observations and care provided accurately and legibly.

Skills

CNA experience

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

BLS knowledge

Education

NYS CNA certification

High school diploma

Job description

Location:Samaritan Keep HomeDepartment:02.6027 SKH 2ND FLOOR MED UNITPay Range:$21.22 - $22.97Care for our community, and your career.One year or more experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferable.Computer experience preferred.Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy.Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions.Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co- workers.Assists with tasks to care for our residents.Maintains a resident’s room with bed making, tidy up, emptying linen bags.Wash resident’s hands and face, assist with nail and hair care, passing trays, passing fluids, entering consumption records, assisting with activities, assisting ambulatory resident who needs queuing.Ability to document basic resident observations.Must be able to write legibly and be able to accurately document the type of care given.Must be familiar with equipment used to move residents, take vital signs and document.Ability to understand printed health related material.BLS certification preferred.New York State Department of Health Certification or eligible for certification as a Long Term Care Nursing Assistant.May need to work beyond scheduled hours when necessary.Any other associated duties as assigned.Minimum Education Requirement –High school level of knowledge preferred.Graduated from Certified Nursing Assistant Program.NYS Certified.Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Work Shift:FLSA880- 8 Hours Evening Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.