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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Unity Living Center (Per Diem)

Unity Hospital of Rochester

Rochester, New York

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualized patient care in collaboration with the nursing team.

Posted Oct 9

Shift and hours
Rotating days, evenings and nights, Monday-Friday Monday-Friday, Rotating Shifts - Days (7a-3p), Evenings (3p-11p), Nights (11p-7a)
Unit and setting
Long Term Care department, Unity Living Center · Long Term Care Department: Long Term Care
License
CNA license Registered Certified Nurse Aide in New York State
Term
Per Diem Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Certified Nurse Aide in New York State Check your license
Certification
Completion of NYS approved certified nursing assistant program
Also asks
Minimum age 18 Minimum age requirement: 18

Preferred

Education
Associate degree Associates degree
Also asks
Ability to read, write and speak English, and follow verbal and written instruction Ability to read, write and speak English, ability to follow verbal and written instruction

What it pays

Pay reviews
Pay set by experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations and contracts Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Benefits

  • CEU Allowance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Provide and/or assist residents in activities per individualized care planning Provide and/or assist the resident in activities necessary as per individualized care planning
Day to day
Transport residents to and from activities as needed transport to and from activities as needed
Day to day
Provide leisure activities as needed provide leisure activities as needed
Day to day
Perform evaluation and reporting perform evaluation and reporting
Day to day
Provide residents and families with emotional support provide resident and family with emotional support
Day to day
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe resident environment Assist in maintaining a clean and safe resident environment
Day to day
Support families and direct them to appropriate professional staff Support families, direct them to appropriate professional staff
Day to day
Respond to resident requests in a timely manner respond to resident requests in a timely manner
Day to day
Receive and give reports to team members and team leaders receive/give reports to team members/team leaders
Hours stated
Monday-Friday, Rotating Shifts - Days (7a-3p), Evenings (3p-11p), Nights (11p-7a). 2 weekend shifts per month required.
Weekends
2 weekend shifts per month required 2 weekend shifts per month required.
Details
Lifting 20-50 lbs, with continual standing and walking lifting 20-50 lbs.
Details
Exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals and radiation Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation.
Details
TB testing, mask-fit testing and physical exams are common requirements TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

The workplace

Unity Hospital of Rochester
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on Unity Hospital of Rochester’s careers page.

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  • Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Department: Long Term Care
  • Location: Unity Living Center- 89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611
  • Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Rotating Shifts - Days (7a-3p), Evenings (3p-11p), Nights (11p-7a). 2 weekend shifts per month required. 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 - $21.70

City

Rochester

Postal code

14611 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.

What's around it?

In Rochester, NY

Rochester, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,081/mo
Household income
$47,213/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Rochester, NY

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