RNH - Nursing Attendant, Certified

One Brooklyn Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

One Brooklyn Health in New York seeks compassionate individuals for direct patient care positions. Responsibilities include personal care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and assisting with mobility. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with the New York State Nursing Attendant Certification preferred. This role is entry-level, providing critical support in patient environments while ensuring safety and comfort.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff. This position offers a supportive work culture committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience is needed for this entry-level position.
• Certification as a Nursing Attendant in New York State is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine personal care to patients.
• Assists with bathing, feeding, and other personal care needs.
• Records vital signs and all necessary patient information.
• Transfers patients to and from bed or chair.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift patients

Understanding of policies and procedures

Ability to work in varying environments

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New York State Certification as a Nursing Attendant

Job description

Overview

Provides direct patient care and related support. Performs other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine personal care to patients in a timely, safe and effective manner.
• Care may include bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, dressing patients, and attending to any and all of their personal care needs.
• Prepares patients for meals, feeds, and/or assists with feeding as necessary.
• Empties bedpans and collects urine and other specimens.
• Transfers patients to and from bed and/or chair via one‑person transfer, two‑person transfer, and use of a Hoyer lift.
• Takes accurate vital signs, temperatures, pulse, and respirations.
• Records all necessary information according to policy and procedure; performs ROM using proper technique.
• Assists patients in walking and in transporting patients by means of wheelchair or stretcher.
• Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

No prior experience needed.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort.
• Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time at required patient bedside and/or procedural areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co‑workers.
• May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances.
• May be required to handle/assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations.
• Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
• Other: Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.

Licenses, Certifications

New York State Certification as a Nursing Attendant.

Physical Requirements

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Salary

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Disclosure

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

Equal Opportunity Statement

OBH is an equal opportunity employer; it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.