Care Partner

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Care Partner (Nurse Aide) to provide personal care and support for hospital patients under RN supervision. The role focuses on clinical support, patient prep for procedures, and assisting the nursing team in daily care.

Qualifications include at least two years in medical settings; NYS CNA certification preferred and BLS within 90 days of employment. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years in a medical or hospital setting with patient care duties preferred.
• NY State CNA certification preferred; BLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists with medical procedures as directed.
• Performs specialized patient care related to the area of specialty.
• Assists patient in dressing, bathing, and eating.
• Reports changes or problems in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Collects specimens for testing and analysis.
• Obtains and records vital signs and weight.
• Performs accu-checks.
• Prepares supplies and environment for care.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• May assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Transports patients to units and departments for testing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NYS CNA certification preferred

AHA BLS within 90 days

Job description

The Care Partner is responsible for providing personal care and treatment of hospital patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities involve the performance of clinical support functions and patient care techniques and preparation of patients for treatment and operating procedures. The Nurse Aide performs specialized patient care duties to support the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists with medical procedures as directed.
• Performs specialized patient care related to the area of specialty (e.g., prepares and assists with minor procedure set up, prepares casts, assists surgical team).
• Assists patient in dressing or undressing, bathing, and eating.
• Reports changes or problems in patient condition to professional nursing staff.
• Collects or assists in the collection of specimens for testing and analysis.
• Obtains and records vital signs and weight.
• Performs accu-checks.
• Prepares supplies and environment prior to and after care.
• Ensures adequate inventory of equipment and supplies in patient care area.
• May assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Transports patients to units and ancillary departments for testing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

A minimum of two years of experience in a medical, hospital or health care setting which involved patient care related duties is preferred. Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New York State preferred

Education

A high school diploma or equivalency required.

License/Certification: AHA BLS required within 90 days of employment.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.