Pediatric CNA: Compassionate Caregiver with PTO & Benefits

Blythedale Children's Hospital; Valhalla (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Safe Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job summary

Blythedale Children's Hospital in Westchester County, NY, is seeking a Certified Nurse's Aide to support the nursing team by obtaining report of patient assignments from the RN at the start of the shift and providing meticulous care to each child.

The NYS Nurse's Aide Certification is required; weekend and holiday commitments are expected, with opportunities for enrollment in a BSN/PA/pre-med program preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior relevant job experience in a pediatric setting preferred.
• Weekend & Holiday commitment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining unit and patients’ rooms compliant with regulatory agency codes and standards, obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs to RN.
• Changing patients to and from various adaptive equipment as recommended/directed by the therapists or RN, Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Assisting with or performing treatment procedures that have been predetermined for each patient, feeding or assisting with feeding of patients during meals/snacks.
• Assisting patients with diapering/toileting/showers as necessary, repositioning assigned patients to promote skin integrity, muscle tone, and maintain body alignment, maintaining excellent hand hygiene, adhering to precautions as required for each patient
• Maintaining professional boundaries and assisting the nurse during emergency situations.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

New York State Nurse's Aide Certificate

BSN/PA programs preferred

PCT/MA licenses considered

Job description

Blythedale Children's Hospital in Westchester County, NY, is seeking a Certified Nurse's Aide to support the nursing team by obtaining report of patient assignments from the RN at the start of the shift and providing meticulous care to each child.

The NYS Nurse's Aide Certification is required; weekend and holiday commitments are expected, with opportunities for enrollment in a BSN/PA/pre-med program preferred.