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Samaritan Health Services·Watertown, New York
Certified Nursing Assistant · $21 - $22/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 30 posted support services roles in Watertown, New York rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 3% below the Watertown, New York median for support services roles.
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists with tasks to care for residents, including maintaining their rooms and providing personal care. They also document basic resident observations and communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
02.6028 skh 3rd floor med unit
$21.22 - $22.97
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 Evening Shift (United States of America)
Position Hours: 40
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should have one year or more of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and must be New York State Certified. Familiarity with equipment used for resident care and the ability to document care accurately are also required.
Market context
Certified Nursing Assistants are consistently needed across New York in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care settings, especially as facilities manage ongoing patient care demands. Competition can be strong for roles that offer health coverage, weekly pay, PTO, 401(k) match, and growth opportunities, so a valid NYS CNA Certification is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the shift type and setting before applying.