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NYS Department of Civil Service

Nursing Assistant Certified (CNA) (NY HELPS) - Multiple

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A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.

$40,862 / year median in New York

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Date Posted:
07/30/26
Applications Due:
08/14/26
Vacancy ID:
220919 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyHealth, Department of
  • Veterans Home at St. Albans TitleNursing Assistant Certified (CNA) (NY HELPS)
  • Multiple Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade08 Bargaining UnitISU
  • Institutional Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $55735 to $59743 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage5% Schedule WorkweekVariable Hours Per Week40 Workday From7 AM To7 AM Flextime allowed?
No Mandatory overtime?

Yes Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyQueens Street Address
DOH / NYS
Veterans Home at St Albans 178-50 Linden Boulevard CityJamaica StateNY Zip Code11434 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionProvide skilled care to the Veterans who reside at the Home, such as but not limited to: bathing, dressing, feeding, general hygiene, transfer of residents, care of ostomies, colostomy & ileostomy, maintenance of individual range of motion to prevent contractures, recognition and reporting of abnormal signs and symptoms of common conditions/diseases, measurement and recording of fluid intake, and assistance to the health care team in treatments and observations, along with all aspects of daily living care. May accompany the transport of residents to outside appointments. Minimum QualificationsCurrent New York Certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Reassignment:
Current New York State Department of Health St. Albans' employees with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Nursing Assistant Certified, Grade 8.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a Long-Term Care Facility. Additional CommentsEvening shifts are available with alternate weekends off. Multiple permanent, competitive full-time appointments. Posted salary range ($55,735
  • $59,743) includes statutory hiring rate at step 4 and job rate for grade 8, plus a geographic pay differential of $6,000 in addition to $4,000 of Downstate Adjustment.
If applicable, the inconvenience pay program of $575 per year will be paid to employees who work four (4) hours or more between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours worked between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on an overtime basis are not included for Inconvenience Pay. This position is part of the
NYS HELPS
program. No examination is required. 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: ://health.ny/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 doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameNYS Veterans Home at St. Albans Telephone Fax718-276-2048 Email AddressRecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org Address StreetNYS Veterans Home at St. Albans 178-50 Linden Boulevard CityJamaica StateNY Zip Code11435 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to recruitmentstalbans@nysvets.org, with Position Title included in the subject line or by mail to NYS Veterans Home at St Albans, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434, or by fax to (718) 276-2048. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.