Nursing Assistant

Since 1941, the system has grown to cover most of New York. Shift differentials apply for nights, weekends and holidays.

Job summary:

Skiffdale Health System is looking for a Nursing Assistant to join a small, steady team. Our Memory Care hall has 24 residents and two CNAs per shift on days. You report to the charge nurse. This is an in-person role at our New York City location.

Main duties:

• Turn and reposition patients every two hours to prevent skin breakdown
• Answer call lights promptly and check on residents during hourly rounds
• Assist with meals, set up trays and document percentage eaten
• Follow fall precautions, infection control and resident rights policies
• Help residents and patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
• Ambulate patients and help with range-of-motion exercises

Required qualifications:

• 3-5 months of experience in long-term care or a hospital preferred
• Must pass a background check, drug screen and two-step TB test
• Basic English reading and writing for charting
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and push wheelchairs and beds
• On your feet for most of the shift, with frequent bending and lifting
• Reliable transportation and good attendance

Schedule: Evenings, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, plus a $2 per hour differential

Perks and benefits:

Salary range: $25.00 - $29.50 per hour

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Three weeks of PTO to start
• Paid training
• License reimbursement

Skiffdale Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Agencies: please do not contact us about this role.

Start: Immediately.

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