Nursing Assistant - 4 WEST MS

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs assigned patient-care tasks and other related unit duties as defined and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse. This role is on the 4 West team at Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown. The position involves working with patients in a variety of circumstances and may include exposure to unpleasant patient elements and unpredictable situations. Nursing Assistants must be able to perform the physical and functional activities required for the role, including prolonged standing and walking, patient lifting and transfers, and work that requires attention to detail, flexibility, collaboration, and multitasking. Irregular hours, including evenings or potentially weekends, may be required for operational and community events as necessary.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation and/or experience.
For Nursing Assistants hired as of January 1, 2026, a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Current and ongoing BLS certification.
Internal Crisis Intervention training is required.
Ability to pass a pre-hire physical assessment.
Ability to perform the full anatomical range of motion required to accomplish job tasks.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to operate computer and office equipment, with visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks, think critically, analyze information, adapt, multitask, and maintain detailed attention in an environment with uncontrolled interruptions.
Sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior acute-care experience, or CNA certification, or completion of the first clinical course in an RN/LPN program.
CNA certificate, particularly if experience is minimal.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned patient-care tasks and other related unit duties as defined and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Professional Nurse.