Patient Care Aide — Observation & Support

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Junior Nursing Aide to support RNs and clinical staff by observing patients and assisting with basic care in a therapeutic environment. Under supervision, you will help with patient comfort, safety, and daily activities.

This role emphasizes teamwork, careful observation, adherence to policies, and readiness to respond to changes in patient condition, with opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning and high-quality

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of caring for the sick and comforting patients.
• Ability to observe, report, and document patient information accurately.
• Ability to work independently and with the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs direct patient observation and provides basic physical care.
• Observes and records the general condition of the patient.
• Obtains urine, sputum, stool, fractional urine and 24-hour urine specimens and performs hemoccult and sugar and acetone tests.
• Notifies Registered Nurse of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Identifies significant changes in patient’s clinical status and communicates to the treatment team.
• Responds to emergencies by securing assistance.
• Assists in escorting patients to diagnostic tests and therapeutic services.
• Meets patient need for comfort and safety by orientation and stimuli as necessary.
• Assists in admission and discharge procedures, obtaining vital signs, weights, and specimen collection.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and adheres to facility policies.

Skills

Patient observation

Basic patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Junior Nursing Aide to support RNs and clinical staff by observing patients and assisting with basic care in a therapeutic environment. Under supervision, you will help with patient comfort, safety, and daily activities.

This role emphasizes teamwork, careful observation, adherence to policies, and readiness to respond to changes in patient condition, with opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning and high-quality