Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Department: Long Term Care
Location: Unity Living Center
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Schedule: Nights, 11p-7a, Every other weekend rotation

SUMMARY As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualized patient care in collaboration with the nursing team. Your ability to take initiative while always assisting and maintaining patient care will be critical in the success of the entire team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service. Provide and/or assist the resident in activities necessary as per individualized care planning; transport to and from activities as needed; provide leisure activities as needed; perform evaluation and reporting; provide resident and family with emotional support
• Safety. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe resident environment
• Communication & Documentation. Support families, direct them to appropriate professional staff; respond to resident requests in a timely manner; receive/give reports to team members/team leaders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of NYS approved certified nursing assistant program
• Minimum age requirement: 18
• Registered Certified Nurse Aide in New York State

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write and speak English, ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Associates degree

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

PAY RANGE: $19.50 - $22.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.