Nurse Assistant Float KMH
How this pay compares
Open certified nursing assistant jobs in New York post a median of $21.50 an hour, the middle half $20–$23.92, across 386 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in New York earn a median of $23.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in New York: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore reported 44 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,430,138 hours worked: 6.2 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 6.1 per 100 full-time workers. 3 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Medicare gives Kenmore Mercy Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New York's hospitals average 2.7). 82% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New York hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Kenmore Mercy Hospital's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $21.75 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $25.66 an hour across New York's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What New York hospitals pay nurses.
What New York requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the New York State Nurse Aide Registry, from the New York State Department of Health.
- Exam: State competency exam with a Clinical Skills part and a Written (or oral) part.
- Staying active: Nursing homes must give each CNA at least 12 hours of in-service in a 12-month period (DOH 2022 letter).
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in New York
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About the job
Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 0.920000
Bargaining Unit: UFCW Local 1
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Summary
The Nurse Assistant (NA) provides basic care to patients by assisting professional patient caregivers in meeting identified needs of patients. Performs various patient care activities and provides related non-professional services as required to meet the personal and comfort needs of patients. Maintains a clean, safe, and neat environment. Functions under the supervision of the professional nurse. Performs duties of the job in accordance with hospital policy, standards of care and procedures.
This position is eligible to participate in the THRIVE program that provides education and a Workforce Coach to support them through their first year of employment.
Responsibilities
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited course for nursing assistance preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Previous Nurse Assistant experience preferred
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (TECHNICAL/PHYSICAL)
- P hysical activity includes: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and heavy work
WORKING CONDITIONS
- S ubject to inside environmental conditions
From Catholic Health (Buffalo)'s job posting, checked 8 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Catholic Health (Buffalo)
Catholic Health is a Western New York health system based in Buffalo, with Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Kenmore Mercy, Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Mary's and Lockport Memorial, plus home care and long-term care.
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