Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Company: St. Joseph's Place

City/State: Port Jervis, NY

Category: Nursing Support

Department: SNF-TCU

Union: YES

Union Name: 1199 - UHCWE

Position: Per Diem

Hours: Variable

Shift: Per Diem

Req #: 13246

Posted Date: Oct 09, 2026

Hiring Range: $23.33

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Job Details:

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and treatment of residents under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Responsibilities involve the performance of clinical support functions and resident care. The Certified Nursing Assistant performs specialized resident care duties to support the needs of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, toileting, shaving, oral care) as directed by resident's Plan of Care.

• Ensure that resident dietary needs are met by following the dietary plan developed in collaboration with the physician, dietician and intra-disciplinary team.

• Provide snacks and fluids as scheduled or as requested within the dietary guidelines.

• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

• Complete accurate documentation in the medical record including ADL documentation as directed by plan of care.

• Assist residents with attaining and maintaining their highest level of functioning as directed by the Plan of Care.

• Maintain accurate intake and output records.

• Promptly reports any change in resident condition to Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Supervisor which includes completing an alert on electronic medical record.

• Utilize good communication skills, answer phones and call bells in a professional manner.

• Assist with Quality Improvement Program.

• Assist resident with getting dressed/undressed daily.

• Turns and positions residents.

• Transports residents as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: One year of previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalency preferred.

License/Certification: Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New York State required.

OTHER:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

St. Joseph's Place

St. Josephs Place offers 24-hour nursing care, long term and short term rehabilitation, tracheotomy care, head trauma care, respiratory care, and psychological services in a comfortable setting that our residents can call “home.” Become part of a team of highly trained, experienced physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, registered dieticians, certified nursing assistants, activities personnel, social workers and pastoral care providers.

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