Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Unity Living Center, (Full-Time Day Shift)

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY. This full-time day shift role supports residents with daily activities, care planning, and companionship.

You will work with the nursing team to provide high-quality, individualized care, participate in safety and documentation tasks, and help ensure a comfortable, respectful environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Completed NYS approved certified nursing assistant program.
• Minimum age requirement: 18.
• Registered Certified Nurse Aide in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist residents with activities as per care plans; transport to activities; provide leisure activities; perform evaluation and reporting; offer emotional support to residents and families.
• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment and assist in safety tasks.
• Respond to resident requests and communicate with families; relay reports to the nursing team.

Skills

English language (read/write)

Education

NYS CNA certification

Job description

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Unity Living Center, (Full-Time Day Shift) Department: Long Term Care Location: Unity Living Center - 89 Genesse St Hours Per Week: 37.5 Schedule: Days, 7:00am - 3:00pm, Every other weekend rotation SUMMARY As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualized patient care in collaboration with the nursing team. Your ability to take initiative while always assisting and maintaining patient care will be critical in the success of the entire team.

RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care & Service. Provide and/or assist the resident in activities necessary as per individualized care planning; transport to and from activities as needed; provide leisure activities as needed; perform evaluation and reporting; provide resident and family with emotional support Safety. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe resident environment Communication & Documentation. Support families, direct them to appropriate professional staff; respond to resident requests in a timely manner; receive/give reports to team members/team leaders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of NYS approved certified nursing assistant program
• Minimum age requirement: 18
• Registered Certified Nurse Aide in New York State

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to read, write and speak English, ability to follow verbal and written instruction Associates degree

EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE: $19.50 - $22.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14611 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.