Nursing Assistant - PT Days - Surgical Stay

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Nursing Assistants work closely with nurses to provide excellent direct patient care. The role supports patients with activities of daily living and helps prevent complications. This position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, and is scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. No travel is expected. Before starting on the unit, employees must complete one full week of mandatory orientation, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
BLS certification; training will be provided if needed.
Ability to frequently use hands and fingers, such as to operate a computer keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with toileting, ambulation, and repositioning.
Monitor and record fluid intake and output, patient weights, and vital signs.
Report abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to the RN.
Reinforce patient education, including incentive spirometer use and fall prevention.
Maintain a clean and organized patient bedside area to support a safe workspace.
Intentionally round on each patient every hour.