Copy of Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam, New York

Job Description:

Job Requisition: REQ1754

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Nights *Sign On Bonus* $5,000

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours

Responsibilities:
• Assists with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assists patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED

Required Credential(s):

• Nurse Aide credentialed from the New York Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• BLS Provider.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.