SSV-CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 28,378 - 30,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits program

Stable job environment

Job summary

A community health organization in Watertown is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide care for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, maintaining cleanliness, and documenting patient observations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, complete a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, and possess effective communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• One year or more experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferable.
• Computer experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks to care for residents.
• Document basic resident observations.
• Maintain resident’s room cleanliness.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant skills

Ability to work under stress

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduated from Certified Nursing Assistant Program

New York State Department of Health Certification

Job description

Location:Samaritan Summit VillageDepartment:07.6123 SSV 3RD FLOOR SNFPay Range:$20.60 - $22.30Care 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:80Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Please call our Recruitment Hotline at: 315-779-5236.Talk with our Human Resources Professionals about current opportunities within the Samaritan Health System.Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way.Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care.Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.