Nursing Assistant - PT Days - Surgical Stay

Nursing Assistant - PT Days - Surgical Stay# Careers## Nursing Assistant - PT Days - Surgical StayApply: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca: Part time: Posted Today: R4229308**About Cayuga Health** Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.Learn more at Assistants are responsible for working closely with the nurse to provide excellent direct patient care. This person supports activities of daily living (ADL's) with patients and prevents complications.***Roles and Responsibilities:**** Direct Patient Care- Toileting, ambulating, repositioning, monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids, recording patient weight, obtaining vital signs, and reporting abnormal findings or changes in the patient's conditions to the RN.* Reinforcing education with patients; i.e. incentive spirometer use, and fall prevention.* Maintaining a clean and organized patient bedside area to ensure a safe workspace.* Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour.* Mandatory Orientation Training completion required: one full week of Monday through Friday 8a-4p prior to starting work on the unit.***Required Skills and Experience:**** High school or equivalent experience* BLS- will be provided if needed***Preferred Skills and Experience:**** NYS Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)* Previous patient care experience***Physical Requirements:**** Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).* Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.* Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.* Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.***Location and Shift Information:**** Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850* Shift: Two 12-hour shifts 7am - 7pm per week, rotating weekends and holidays* 0% Travel can be expected in this role***Pay Range Disclosure:**** Standard Rate of $19.47 - $25.75 per hour plus benefitsCentralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr