Nursing Assistant
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant supports the nursing team by assisting with resident care, monitoring health concerns, maintaining medical supplies, and helping to facilitate daily medical operations. The role ensures that youth receive basic health support in alignment with OCFS, DOH, and agency protocols. The Nursing Assistant contributes to a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all residents. About Little Flower Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services.
Requirements
- High school diplomarequired
- Certified Nursing Assistant credential preferred but not required depending on program regulations
- Ability to follow instructions,maintainconfidentiality, and communicateeffectively
- Basic knowledge of health and safety practices
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist nurses with basic resident care including vital signs, weight checks, monitoring symptoms, and general comfort support
- Support medication administration workflows including preparation and documentation under nursing supervision
- Maintain medical rooms, supplies, equipment, and cleanliness standards
- Escort residents to appointments, internal clinics, or external providers as needed
- Support infection control procedures and safety protocols
- Assist with documentation tasks including filing, preparing packets, and updating records under supervision
- Communicate resident concerns promptly to nursing staff
- Support health education activities and wellness routines
- Respond to routine and urgent needs under direction of a nurse
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
