Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Direct Patient Care

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking Nursing Assistants to provide direct patient care at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring patients under RN supervision in a high-quality, compassionate environment.

Onsite role with three 12-hour shifts per week; mandatory orientation prior to start. NYS CNA preferred and BLS training provided if needed. We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience.
• BLS—will be provided if needed.
• Preferred: NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
• Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care—toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output and vital signs.
• Reinforcing education with patients and fall prevention.
• Maintain a clean, organized bedside area for a safe workspace.
• Intentionally round on each patient every hour.
• Complete mandatory orientation training: one full week, Mon–Fri, 8a–4p before starting on unit.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS (training provided)

Education

NYS CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking Nursing Assistants to provide direct patient care at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring patients under RN supervision in a high-quality, compassionate environment.

Onsite role with three 12-hour shifts per week; mandatory orientation prior to start. NYS CNA preferred and BLS training provided if needed. We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.