Certified Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Health; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Keep Home is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for full-time, onsite work on the 6th floor MED unit. The role involves assisting residents with daily care, including hygiene, mobility, meals, and observation documentation, in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include high school level education, completion of a CNA program, and NYS certification or eligibility. Strong teamwork and patient communication are essential; BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year or more experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferable.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Able to communicate information to supervisor and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and care for residents.
• Maintain resident rooms (bed making, tidying, linen handling).
• Assist with meals, hydration, and record consumption.
• Document basic resident observations and care provided.

Skills

CNA experience

Computer skills

Communication

Education

NYS Certified Nursing Assistant

Tools

Vital signs equipment

Mobility equipment

Job description

## Certified Nursing AssistantApply: Onsite: Samaritan Keep Home: Full time: Posted Today: R3610Location:Samaritan Keep HomeDepartment:02.6026 SKH 6TH 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 Day Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80