Caring Nursing Assistant - Direct Patient Care

cayugahealthsystem; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 26,821 - 35,473; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking dedicated Patient Care Assistants to provide direct patient care and monitor vital signs at Cayuga Medical Center. This critical role supports patients with routine care tasks while adhering to safety protocol.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in patient care, and a willingness to learn BLS. This position requires three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend, with a pay range from $19.47 to $25.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• BLS – will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs.
• Reinforce patient education for health management.
• Maintain a clean and organized patient environment.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring vital signs

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking dedicated Patient Care Assistants to provide direct patient care and monitor vital signs at Cayuga Medical Center. This critical role supports patients with routine care tasks while adhering to safety protocol.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in patient care, and a willingness to learn BLS. This position requires three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend, with a pay range from $19.47 to $25.75 per hour.