SSV-CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan-Medical-Center-c35cc894; Watertown Center (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Summit Village in New York is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for the 8-hour night shift. You will assist residents with daily care, maintain rooms, and accurately document observations and care provided.

One year or more CNA experience is preferred; NYS Department of Health certification or eligibility is required. Computer skills and the ability to work with others with tact and diplomacy are highly valued in our patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS certification or be eligible for Long Term Care Nursing Assistant certification.
• Graduated from Certified Nursing Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident care tasks.
• Maintain resident rooms (bed making, tidying, linen handling).
• Wash hands/face, assist with personal care and meals.
• Document observations and care performed clearly and promptly.
• Use equipment to move residents and monitor vital signs as trained.

Skills

CNA experience

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

NYS CNA certification

Certification eligible

Job description

Location and Pay

Location: Samaritan Summit Village Department: 07.6122 SSV 2ND FLOOR SNF Pay Range: $21.22 - $22.97

Care for our community, and your career.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education and Certifications

• Minimum Education Requirement – High school level of knowledge preferred.
• Graduated from Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• NYS Certified.

Work Shift and Hours

• Work Shift: FLSA880- 8 Hours Night Shift (United States of America) Position Hours: 80

Affirmative Action Statement

Samaritan is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

About Samaritan

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. In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.