Nursing Assistant

Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health; Montour Falls (NY); On-site; USD 26,821 - 35,473; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant for full-time day shifts at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. No experience is necessary, as hands-on training will be provided. Key responsibilities include direct patient care, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring patient comfort. This role requires a high school diploma and offers a pay range of $19.47 to $25.75 per hour. Join a community-centered healthcare network committed to your professional growth!

Qualifications

• No experience required; hands-on training provided.
• BLS certification will be offered if needed.
• Preferred: NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) and previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including toileting and vital signs monitoring.
• Reinforce patient education and maintain a clean bedside area.
• Complete mandatory orientation training before starting.

Skills

Direct patient care

BLS certification

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Full Time - Days

Jumpstart your career in healthcare with us! No experience is needed! Enjoy hands‑on training and certification opportunities that pave the way for your professional growth and development in a dynamic and rewarding field. Become a Nursing Assistant at Cayuga Health – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Cayuga Health System is a community‑centered health‑care network that provides comprehensive care across central New York.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Direct patient care – toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids, recording patient weight, obtaining vital signs, and reporting abnormal findings or changes in the patient's conditions to the RN.
• Reinforcing education with patients; i.e., incentive spirometer use, and fall prevention.
• Maintaining a clean and organized patient bedside area to ensure a safe workspace.
• Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour.
• Mandatory orientation training completion required: one full week of Monday through Friday 8 a‑4 p prior to starting work on the unit.

Required Skills And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS – will be provided if needed.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
• Previous patient care experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
• Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
• Capacity to operate job‑related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Location and Shift Information

• Onsite at Schuyler Hospital – 220 Steuben Street Montour Falls NY 14865.
• Day Shift – rotating weekends/holidays.

Pay Range Disclosure

• $19.47 to $25.75 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff, and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care, and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs, and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].