Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant 2 to join our care team at Stony Brook University Hospital. Under RN supervision, you will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.

Preferred candidates may hold a NYS CNA license or certified nursing aide training and have relevant patient care experience. This is a part-time position located on campus with flexible scheduling and robust staff support.

Qualifications

• One year of satisfactory full-time patient care experience under supervision.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: NYS CNA license or approved nursing aide certification.
• Preferred: HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Change dressings and perform basic care as directed.
• Take temperatures, pulse, BP and respiration.
• Chart and document care and behaviors.
• Attend to daily living activities and hygiene needs.
• Feed and assist with nourishment as required.
• Maintain patient rights, dignity and confidentiality.
• May perform light housekeeping related to direct care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS CNA license or certification

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Nursing Assistant 2 to join our care team at Stony Brook University Hospital. Under RN supervision, you will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.

Preferred candidates may hold a NYS CNA license or certified nursing aide training and have relevant patient care experience. This is a part-time position located on campus with flexible scheduling and robust staff support.