Patient Care Assistant — Hospital Support

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative is seeking a Nursing Attendant to join a dedicated care team. You will assist with daily living activities, provide comfort measures, and help maintain a safe, clean environment in a patient-focused unit. Strong English communication and BLS certification are required.

You will collaborate with R.N., transport patients, and support various clinical tasks while upholding infection control and privacy standards within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required or equivalent with vocational/technical training preferred.
• Effective English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Graduate of State Certified Program or 1 year of clinical experience as a nursing student/foreign graduate nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• OHS Fit Test.
• OHS Annual Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance during activities of daily living such as eating, bathing and ambulating.
• Meets hygiene and grooming needs of patients including bathing, hair care, and oral care.
• Assists with mobility and transfers; uses devices like splints or braces as needed.
• Maintains patient skin integrity and uses pressure-relieving devices.
• Provides patient comfort measures, including bed making and positioning.
• Supports patient elimination needs and catheter care per policy.
• Ensures a safe environment by following infection control policies and Montefiore standards.
• Interacts with patients and families, answering questions and communicating with R.N.

Skills

English communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative is seeking a Nursing Attendant to join a dedicated care team. You will assist with daily living activities, provide comfort measures, and help maintain a safe, clean environment in a patient-focused unit. Strong English communication and BLS certification are required.

You will collaborate with R.N., transport patients, and support various clinical tasks while upholding infection control and privacy standards within the hospital setting.