Compassionate Patient Care Associate | Nursing Team Support

Northwell Health; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care, and support the patient care team in a hospital setting.

Under supervision, you will aid in exams, tests, and procedures, maintain a clean environment, and document patient status. The role requires ADL assistance, strong communication, and the ability to lift and move patients safely.

Qualifications

• Must complete NYS Certified Nursing Assistant program or be actively pursuing RN degree with one year of clinical coursework.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must pass Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Patient Care Associate competency test before entering training program.
• Heart Saver Certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in at least one: EKG testing or venipuncture preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions; demonstrated competency in basic mathematics.
• Ability to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift, turn, position, move and restrain patients as required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient's plan of care.
• Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families; makes recommendations for improved patient care and safe, cost-effective environment.
• Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL needs of patients; communicates and documents patient status.
• Assists the nurse and health team by performing procedures, exams, tests, treatments and clerical duties; communicates and documents data.
• Maintains units in neat and orderly condition; prepares rooms for new admissions; maintains stock on carts; keeps equipment clean.
• Transports patients to departments as directed; performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Basic mathematics

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

NYS Certified Nursing Attendant certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Clinical coursework towards RN

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care, and support the patient care team in a hospital setting.

Under supervision, you will aid in exams, tests, and procedures, maintain a clean environment, and document patient status. The role requires ADL assistance, strong communication, and the ability to lift and move patients safely.