Compassionate Patient Care Attendant

Montefiore; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in New York, NY is seeking a Nursing Attendant to support a patient-centered care team. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, and safety on the unit, with close collaboration with registered nurses.

The attendant will document vitals, assist with procedures, and help prepare patients for surgery as needed, ensuring a clean, safe, and supportive environment throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Effective English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Graduate of a state-certified nursing program or equivalent.
• 1–3 years clinical experience as a nursing student or foreign graduate nurse are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance/supervision during activities of daily living for patients as appropriate.
• Meets hygiene and grooming needs, including bathing, grooming and oral care.
• Maintains mobility through range of motion, ambulation, and transfers as needed.
• Maintains skin integrity with turning and positioning; uses support devices.
• Offers patient comfort measures, bed making and proper positioning.
• Assists with elimination needs and manages urinary catheter care as needed.
• Ensures a safe environment; responds to call bells and follows safety policies.
• Records vital signs and reports variations to the RN; documents findings.
• Transports patients to procedures and to other hospital areas; assists with admissions.
• Introduces self to patients and families; supports unit team activities.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

State-certified program graduate

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in New York, NY is seeking a Nursing Attendant to support a patient-centered care team. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, and safety on the unit, with close collaboration with registered nurses.

The attendant will document vitals, assist with procedures, and help prepare patients for surgery as needed, ensuring a clean, safe, and supportive environment throughout the shift.