CNA

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
Location: Onondaga, NY 13215 (Onondaga County)
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem
Pay: $21.16/hr

Position Summary

A skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Onondaga, NY is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to join its nursing team in a direct hire, permanent role. The CNA provides hands-on daily care to residents under the direction of the charge nurse (RN/LPN), helping residents with activities of daily living and keeping the nursing team informed of any changes. This is a hands-on floor role in a resident-centered, survey-ready building.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, and oral care
• Assist with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and lift equipment
• Serve meals, assist with feeding, and record meal intake and fluid intake/output
• Take and record vital signs, weights, and observations; report changes in condition to the charge nurse promptly
• Document care accurately in the EHR (PointClickCare or comparable)
• Keep resident rooms clean, safe, and organized; answer call lights promptly
• Follow infection control, fall prevention, and resident rights policies; support survey readiness at all times
• Communicate with residents and families with respect, dignity, and compassion

Requirements

• Active New York State Nurse Aide certification (in good standing on the NYS Nurse Aide Registry)
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred
• Skilled nursing/long-term care experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
• Physical requirements: able to lift/assist up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods
• Must pass background check (including NYS CHRC fingerprinting) and drug screen; TB screening and immunization records required

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $21.16/hr
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Permanent, direct hire position with the facility
• Flexible scheduling — full-time, part-time, and per diem options
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available for eligible employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holiday pay for eligible employees
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the hiring process

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