CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Keep Home in Canton, NY is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for full-time night shifts to care for residents and support the medical unit. The role requires NYS certification or eligibility, basic documentation, and the ability to work under pressure with interruptions.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, hygiene, feeding and routine tasks, recording vital signs and observations, maintaining clean rooms, and effective communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• One year or more experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferable.
• Computer experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• New York State Department of Health Certification or eligible for certification as a Long Term Care Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents and assist with daily activities.
• Maintain resident rooms, bed making and linen handling.
• Assist with hygiene, nail and hair care, trays and fluids.
• Document basic resident observations clearly and legibly.
• Move residents with equipment and take vital signs as needed.

Skills

CNA experience

Computer experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

CNA program graduate

NYS Certification

Job description

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT# Careers## CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTApply: Onsite: Samaritan Keep Home: Full time: Posted Today: R3760Location:Samaritan Keep HomeDepartment:02.6043 SKH 8TH 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 Night Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.