Veterans Care Assistant (CNA) | Long-Term Care

New York State Department of Health; Montrose (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care

Family dental and vision

NYS Deferred Compensation

520s? NY 529 and NY ABLE programs

U.S. Savings Bonds

Job summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant at the New York State Department of Health will provide skilled care to veterans and dependents residing at the Montrose facility, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, transfers, ostomy care, ROM, and daily living activities. Responsibilities include monitoring signs, recording fluid intake, and supporting the health care team in treatments and observations.

A NY CNA certification is required, with eligibility for reassignment if already employed as a

Qualifications

• Current New York Certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health Veterans Home at Montrose employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Nursing Assistant Certified, Grade 8.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled care to the veterans and their dependents, including bathing, dressing, feeding, general hygiene and transfers.
• Assist with ostomy care, ROM to prevent contractures, and recognition/reporting of abnormal signs and symptoms.
• Measure and record fluid intake and support the health care team in treatments and observations.

Skills

Nursing care

Geriatric care

Education

New York Certification as a Nursing Assistant

Job description

The Certified Nursing Assistant at the New York State Department of Health will provide skilled care to veterans and dependents residing at the Montrose facility, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, transfers, ostomy care, ROM, and daily living activities. Responsibilities include monitoring signs, recording fluid intake, and supporting the health care team in treatments and observations.

A NY CNA certification is required, with eligibility for reassignment if already employed as a