Compassionate Patient Care Attendant

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative is seeking a Nursing Attendant to join our patient care team. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures across age groups in a hospital setting.

You will also help with infection control, documentation, and coordination with RNs to ensure high-quality, patient-focused care. A State Certified program and English communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Graduate of State Certified Program Required.
• 1-3 years' clinical experience as a nursing student/foreign graduate nurse Required.
• Effective English communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance during activities of daily living (eating, bathing, ambulating) for patients across age groups.
• Meets hygiene and grooming needs including bathing, shaving, hair care, oral care and perineal care.
• Assists with mobility (ROM, ambulation, transfers) and applies splints/ braces as needed.
• Maintains skin integrity using pressure-relieving devices, turning, positioning and pressure ulcer care.
• Provides patient comfort measures (bed making, positioning, body alignment, back rubs).
• Assists with elimination needs and catheter care; documents output and retraining as required.
• Maintains a safe environment through observation and adherence to safety standards.
• Obtains and documents vital signs; reports variations to RN.
• Assists in preparing patients for surgery and in diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Responds to call bells promptly and communicates observations to RN.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy; adheres to infection control policies.

Skills

English communication

ADL assistance

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of State Certified Program

Job description

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative is seeking a Nursing Attendant to join our patient care team. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures across age groups in a hospital setting.

You will also help with infection control, documentation, and coordination with RNs to ensure high-quality, patient-focused care. A State Certified program and English communication skills are essential for this role.