Nursing Assistant

American Geriatrics Society; Town of Walton (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Health Services Hospitals in New York seeks a Nursing Assistant/Nurse's Aide to support patient care in clinical and office settings. Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a Nurse's Aide program.

Previous hospital or health care experience is desirable, and CNA certification is encouraged. The role involves assisting nurses with daily patient care activities, ensuring infection control practices, and maintaining a safe, efficient work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse's Aide program.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse's Aide program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Education/Experience

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse's Aide program
• Previous hospital or health care experience.

License/Certification

Preferred:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

A Regional Health System

United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health services organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost‐effective health care system. We are a not‐for‐profit organization, operated for the public benefit. Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, We employ more than 5,000 people. As a teaching hospital, UHS trains over 70 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical ‑ Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) ‑ Level 3