CNA - St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab Center, Albany, All Shifts Available - Comprehensive career development and supportive team environment (Hiring Immediately)

Company: St. Peter's Health Partners
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant-Various Positions Available Feel like being part of a team where not only can you make a difference, but your opinions are recognized and valued? St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Albany, NY, offers a sub-acute unit where you can gain clinical experience and advance your nursing practice and long-term care units. Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity to join a facility, where the residents, and team members, are treated with dignity and respect in a family-like atmosphere! We are excited for you to join our team at SPNRC! Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules What you will do: - Assist nursing personnel in providing basic care for residents, necessary unit tasks and functions. - Carries out assignments as instructed in a safe, appropriate and timely manner. Responsibilities: - Maintain standards of Nursing Care; performs selected resident care as directed by the RN or LPN while maintaining the dignity of the resident and in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations. - Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks. - Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment through the unit and shift. Provide Resident Care: - Assists resident with hygiene needs (baths, mouth care, hair care, removes facial hair-shaving, nail care, back care). - Assists with feeding of those residents able to chew and swallow without difficulty. - Employs special oral feeding techniques for residents with special needs/difficulties. - Measures intake and output accurately and documents on worksheet and graphic sheet. - Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed. - Performs routine colostomy care. - Answer resident calls promptly. - Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. - Weighs resident using upright, chair and bed scale. - Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations, as instructed. - Maintains safety measures. - Transfers or weighs residents using appropriate lift. - Assists residents in use of bathroom, shower urinal, bedpan and commode for residents. - Keep residents dry (i.e. change gown, clothing, linen, etc. when it becomes wet or soiled). - Change bed linens, make beds, provide extra covers as requested. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident. - Ambulates residents, including those using canes and walkers, as instructed. - Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc. - Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position, assist with turning residents, and assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. - Performs skin assessment and notifies Charge Nurse of any abnormalities in skin integrity. - Measures and documents vital signs and weights. Report any variation in vital signs and weights. Report any variation in vital signs to Charge Nurse. - Apply cold packs and warm compresses. - Upholds residents Bill of Rights. - Documents resident-related tasks in appropriate records. - Assists with postmortem care and discharge of resident transfer. - Assists with postmortem care and caring for personal belongings of the deceased. - Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-services, and educational classes a required. - Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information. - Other duties as assigned. What you will need: - Must be able to read, write and speak English; High School Diploma or equivalent life-experience preferred. - Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with New York State. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a sincere desire to serve others. - Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition. - Must have patience, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. - Must possess the ability to work professional with other staff, residents, family members, and outside agencies/visitors. Pay Range: $17.55 - $22.93 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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