VitalHires surfaces verified openings from hospital systems, health networks, and clinical employers across the US. Always confirm compensation and credentialing requirements on the employer's official hiring page before applying.
Provide direct care to residents, including assisting with hygiene, nutrition, and mobility. Maintain resident rooms and accurately document observations and care provided.
Requirements summary
Must be a NYS Certified Nursing Assistant or eligible for certification with a high school level of knowledge. BLS certification and previous experience as a CNA are preferred.
high schoolprofessional certificateCommunicationPatient CareComputer LiteracyBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringMedical DocumentationTact and DiplomacyResident Mobility Assistance
Job description
Location
Samaritan
Keep
Home
Department: 02.6024
SKH 4TH
FLOOR
MED
UNIT
Pay
Range: $20.60 - $22.30 Care 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: 80 Samaritan 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. 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.
