Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Northwell Health; Halesite (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is looking for a Nurse Assistant to support patient care in a hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and communicate changes to the nursing team.

The role involves transporting patients, maintaining clean rooms, managing supplies, and supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Nurse Assistant Program completion, preferred.
• Prior relevant experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, hygiene, bathing, feeding and ambulation.
• Observes patients and reports any changes in condition to Registered Nurse. Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
• Transports patients to and from units, as directed by Registered Nurse and in accordance with established transfer techniques.
• Straightens up patient rooms, changes linens, and performs related tasks.
• Replenishes supply stock needed for basic patient care and orders supplies.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
• Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health is looking for a Nurse Assistant to support patient care in a hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and communicate changes to the nursing team.

The role involves transporting patients, maintaining clean rooms, managing supplies, and supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers while adhering to safety policies and procedures.