Nursing Assistant- Massena (Evening/Night)

• Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care (excluding certain patients), elimination needs, dressing, undressing, repositioning, and mobility. 

• Provide comfort care, including back rubs, and maintain a clean, safe, and neat patient environment. 

• Administer enemas and collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum) as directed by the nurse. 

• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output, patient weight, and apply ice packs and elastic stockings as ordered. 

• Support patients with feeding, distribute nourishments and fresh water, and assist with passive and active exercises. 

• Respond promptly to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate needs to the appropriate healthcare personnel. 

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) 

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS) 

• Completion of a Basic Nursing Assistant Program preferred; must be able to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic for accurate patient documentation. 

• Ability to effectively perform assigned routine patient care tasks, including recording weights, intake and output, and vital signs. 

• Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with and support sick or irritable patients, fostering cooperation and easing apprehensions.  

UNION:

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.