Nursing Assistant - Part Time - Days

Cayugahealth; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and support activities of daily living at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. The role requires standing and walking, lifting up to 40 lbs, and participating in mandatory orientation. Onsite shifts include two 12-hour periods weekly, with every other weekend and some holidays required.

Competitive pay and benefits. Join Cayuga Health to help deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across our Finger Lakes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: assist with ADLs, toileting, ambulation, repositioning, vital signs, intake/output.
• Reinforce education with patients and ensure safety by fall prevention.
• Maintain a clean bedside area and organize supplies for a safe workspace.
• Round on each patient hourly to monitor condition and comfort.
• Complete orientation training prior to unit start.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification provided if needed

Job description

**About Cayuga Health** Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.Nursing Assistants are responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care. This person supports activities of daily living (ADL's) with patients and prevents complications.***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 8a-4p prior to starting work on the unit.***Required Skills and Experience:**** High school or equivalent experience* BLS- will be provided if needed* undefined***Preferred Skills and Experience:**** High school or equivalent experience* BLS- will be provided if needed ***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, Travel and Shift Requirements:**** Onsite – Schuyler Hopsital – 220 Steuben St Montour Falls, NY 14865* Shift – 2 Shifts per week (12hr shift) + This Role requires work every other weekend and holiday ***Pay Range Disclosure:**** Standard Rate of $19.47 to $25. 75 per hour plus benefits