Compassionate Nursing Assistant — 12-Hour Onsite Shifts

Cayuga Medical Center; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY is seeking Nursing Assistants to work closely with the nurse to provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities include monitoring and recording vital signs, assisting with mobility, maintaining a safe bedside area, and supporting fall prevention with hourly rounding. Two 12-hour shifts, 7am–7pm, rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• BLS will be provided if needed.
• Mandatory Orientation: one full week of Mon-Fri 8a-4p before starting.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Toileting, ambulating, repositioning, vital signs and intake/output.
• Reinforce education with patients and ensure fall prevention.
• Maintain clean, organized bedside area and safe workspace.
• Hourly rounding to check on each patient.

Skills

High school or equivalent

BLS

Education

NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)

Job description

Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY is seeking Nursing Assistants to work closely with the nurse to provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities include monitoring and recording vital signs, assisting with mobility, maintaining a safe bedside area, and supporting fall prevention with hourly rounding. Two 12-hour shifts, 7am–7pm, rotating weekends and holidays.