Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Schenectady, NY
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. 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
Staffing at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 11.2 residents at an average hour (New York's middle home: 11.1); 47% of its nursing staff left in a year (New York: 38.3%); Medicare staffing rating 2 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
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
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 16.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 69.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 2.05x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.6% · Stating an hourly rate 47.7%
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About the job
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schenectady Center is actively seeking motivated Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Schenectady, NY .
We just raised our rates!! Base rate is $19.10-$20.89 with an additional $0.75 shift differential for evening and nights
We now offer Daily Pay through a trusted third-party provider giving you faster access to your earnings.
Schenectady Center offers the following benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Generous pay rates based on experience
- Extra evening and night shift differentials
- Flexible schedules for Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per-Diem status
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Two-Tiered Insurance Plan: Medical and Dental included
DUTIES
- Observing Residents
- Reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse
- Taking care of a Resident’s personal hygiene, including bed bath, shaving, etc.
- Setting up of meal trays, and documenting food/fluid intake
- Feeding Residents & serving nutritional supplements
- Making beds & keeping the Residents’ space clean and tidy
- Transporting Residents within the Facility
- Turning bedridden residents to prevent bedsores
- Maintaining Confidentiality of all Resident & Facility data
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work as a team member
- NY State Certification Required
- Must be in good standing with State Registry
SC3
ABOUT US
Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 240-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located near the lively, reinvigorated downtown. With a long tradition of supporting the community - and being an active part of it - Schenectady Center is one of the newest in all of New York State with modern fixtures, contemporary features, and the latest amenities throughout. Our patient-centered therapy sessions are delivered by our caring, compassionate, expert team and will ensure that your program is tailored to your specific rehabilitation needs. Schenectady Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.
From Centers Health Care's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Centers Health Care operates 36 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Jersey and New York. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and mental health staff. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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