Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Unity Living Center (PRN)

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Department: Long Term Care
Location: Unity Living Center - 89 Genesee St, Second Floor, Rochester, NY 14611
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Per diem requirements of 2 weekend shifts per month, 1 holiday per season, Shifts could be days (7a-3p), evenings (3p-11p), or nights (11p-7a)

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

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$21.70 - $21.70Rochester14611

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.