Nursing Assistant 1 (Nurse Aide Training Program/CNA)

Nursing Assistant 1 (Nurse Aide Training Program/CNA)

Date Posted: 10/16/26

Applications Due: 10/30/26

Vacancy ID: 227232

Basics

NY HELPS: Yes

55-b/c Eligible: No

Agency: Health, Department of - Veterans Home at Oxford

Title: Nursing Assistant 1 (Nurse Aide Training Program/CNA)

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $17.35 to $17.35 Hourly

Employment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Type: Temporary

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 40

From: 7 AM

To: 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: No

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: Chenango

Street Address: NYS Veterans Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220

City: Oxford

State: NY

Zip Code: 13830

Job Specifics

Duties Description: The Nursing Assistant 1 is an entry-level position that under direct clinical supervision provides direct patient care and assists with activities of daily living (ADLs). Primary duties include monitoring vital signs, performing medical support tasks, observing patients’ physical/mental/emotional conditions, reporting changes to supervising nursing staff, and documenting health records. The role also involves providing comfort and reassurance to patients and families to foster a supportive care environment.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications: If you have a desire to serve our veterans and their dependents, and are a compassionate person who would like to work with the elderly, we are offering a paid Nurse Aide Training Program on-site at our facility in Oxford. Get paid while you train, and upon successful completion of the class and state examination, full-time employment opportunities are available at the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), SG-8

Additional Comments: After acceptance into our Nurse Aide Training Program, you will take a 5–6 week class at our facility and be paid while training. You will receive classroom and clinical instruction to help you pass the Prometric New York State Exam. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) SG-8.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

How to Apply

Name: New York State Veterans' Home at Oxford

Telephone: 607-843-3128

Fax: 607-843-3236

Email Address: [email protected]

Street: NYS Veterans' Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220

City: Oxford

State: NY

Zip Code: 13830

Notes on Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference Nursing Assistant 1 (Nurse Aide Training Program/CNA) included in the subject line or by mail to the Veterans Home at Oxford, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford NY 13830, or by fax to (607) - 843 - 3236. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.