Nursing Assistant-Massena (NIGHTS)

Rochester Regional Health

13d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

A Nursing Assistant supports patient care by assisting with hygiene, mobility, and basic needs while maintaining a clean, safe environment. They perform tasks like recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and helping with feeding. They also promptly respond to call lights and communicate patient needs to the care team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Basic Nursing Assistant Program preferred; must be able to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic for accurate patient documentation.
• Ability to effectively perform assigned routine patient care tasks, including recording weights, intake and output, and vital signs.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with and support sick or irritable patients, fostering cooperation and easing apprehensions.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care (excluding certain patients), elimination needs, dressing, undressing, repositioning, and mobility.
• Provide comfort care, including back rubs, and maintain a clean, safe, and neat patient environment.
• Administer enemas and collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum) as directed by the nurse.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output, patient weight, and apply ice packs and elastic stockings as ordered.
• Support patients with feeding, distribute nourishments and fresh water, and assist with passive and active exercises.
• Respond promptly to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate needs to the appropriate healthcare personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees