Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEIU 1199-MSW

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Morningside Health System seeks a Nursing Attendant to support the registered nurse by delivering direct patient care and related activities. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, rounding, and safe patient movement, while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Training as a medical or nursing assistant is required, with Heartsaver/CPR certification preferred. Previous inpatient experience is a plus; the role supports a compassionate care team in a busy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed training as a medical assistant or nursing assistant or equivalent.
• Inpatient experience preferred.
• Heartsaver CPR/AED certification required; BCLS accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with care, monitoring vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Observe, report, and document patient data and responses to treatment.
• Support safe environment, mobility, and patient transfers with proper body mechanics.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing/Medical assistant training

Job description

The Mount Sinai Morningside Health System seeks a Nursing Attendant to support the registered nurse by delivering direct patient care and related activities. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, rounding, and safe patient movement, while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Training as a medical or nursing assistant is required, with Heartsaver/CPR certification preferred. Previous inpatient experience is a plus; the role supports a compassionate care team in a busy