Nursing Assistant

Lewis County General Hospital • Lowville, NY

13d • $19 - $25

About The Position

Performs routine, non-professional tasks in support of nursing services, including minor personal services for patients. This non-technical work involves routine patient care and indirect or non-nursing services that are not required to be performed by a Licensed Practical or Registered Professional Nurse. Work is generally subject to supervision; activities involving actual patient care are performed under the direct supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the patient.

Requirements

• Complete a course of study for Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide, or have six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide.
• Successfully complete a New York State training program and registry examination approved by the New York State Health Department within the prescribed time frame following appointment, or provide evidence of having completed these requirements.
• Ability to understand and carry out routine non-technical oral and written directions related to patient care.
• Physical strength and mental alertness; willingness to cooperate and carefully follow prescribed routines; discretion, tact, and good judgment; ability to get along with others and secure patients’ cooperation; interest in hospital work; neatness and good appearance; and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with walking, feeding, bathing, and personal needs.
• Assist nurses with lifting and turning heavy or helpless patients, restraining irrational patients, holding patients for treatment, caring for involuntary and disturbed patients, and preparing patients for surgery.
• Help regulate the number of visitors and provide information to visitors according to instructions from the nurse in charge.
• Gather information about patients’ conditions and enter reports in patient records.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Clean and sterilize hospital equipment.
• Label and store patients’ clothing and turn valuables over to the person designated by the hospital.
• Help care for and maintain room furniture, fixtures, and supplies to keep patients safe and comfortable.
• Clean, dust, and maintain order in private rooms, ward units, and other facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed