Nurse Aide

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Potsdam, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Nurse Aide for Canton Potsdam Hospital in Canton, NY. The role supports licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and maintains a safe, patient-centered environment.

Day shift 7am-3pm with rotating weekends; requires a High School diploma or equivalent and current BLS. Preferred: completion of nurse aide training and prior nurse aide experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS.
• Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aide training course at hire.
• Previous experience as a nurse aide.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents direct comprehensive, family and patient centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.
• Reports patient conditions directly to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains a safe and clean patient and family centered environment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current BLS

Job description

JOB TITLE: Nurse Aid

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Canton Potsdam Hospital

DEPARTMENT: West 3

SCHEDULE: Day 7am-3pm, Rotating Weekends

SUMMARY

The nurse aid works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols

• Performs and documents direct comprehensive, family and patient centered care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Provides world class customer service to patients and families.
• Reports patient conditions directly to licensed nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains a safe and clean patient and family centered environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of successful completion of a nurse aide training course at hire and previous experience as a nurse aide.

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.

PAY RANGE: $18.64 - $26.43