Nursing Assistants provide direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring patient conditions. They also maintain a safe, clean environment and report any changes in patient status to the nursing staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a mandatory one-week orientation training. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, though it can be provided if necessary.
high schoolBLSToiletingRepositioningRoundingDirect patient careAmbulatingFall preventionIncentive spirometer useMonitoring intake and outputRecording patient weightObtaining vital signsPatient bedside maintenance
Job description
Nursing Assistant
PD
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No experience is needed!
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Become a Nursing Assistant at Cayuga Health - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York.
With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.
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 Preferred Skills and Experience: NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) Previous patient care experience 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.
Benefits
Certification opportunities
Hands-on training
Location and Shift Information: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 Shift: PD 0% Travel can be expected in this role Pay Range Disclosure: $19.47-25.75 / hour Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff, and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care, and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs, and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.
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