Nursing Assistant - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital
- CNA certification
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About the job
Nursing Assistant – Full Time & Part Time
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital | Penn Yan, NY
Med Surg Acute | 12-Hour Day & Night Shifts
Start or Grow Your Healthcare Career With Us!
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, NY is looking for compassionate, dependable Nursing Assistants to join our Med Surg Acute team!
We are hiring for Full Time and Part Time positions with 12-hour day and night shifts available .
No New York State CNA certification? No problem!
If you are the right candidate, we can provide you with the opportunity to obtain your New York State CNA certification at no cost to you!
Plus, DailyPay is available , giving you the flexibility to access your earned wages when you need them.
Why Join Our Team?
- Full Time & Part Time positions available
- 12-hour day and night shifts
- Work in Penn Yan, NY
- Daily Pay available!
- No NYS CNA certification? We can help you get certified FREE!
- Gain valuable hands-on hospital experience
- Work alongside nurses and an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Build skills that can help you grow your healthcare career
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families
- Be part of a team focused on safety, dignity, respect, and quality patient care
What You'll Do
As a Nursing Assistant on our Med Surg Acute unit, you'll be an important part of the patient care team. Under the direction of nursing leadership and Registered Nurses, you'll provide hands-on support to patients while helping the unit run smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care
- Take and document vital signs
- Participate in hourly rounding
- Respond promptly to patient call lights
- Assist with meals, tray setup, feeding, and nutritional needs
- Help patients with repositioning, ambulation, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises
- Assist with physical and occupational therapy activities as directed
- Maintain patient comfort, safety, and cleanliness
- Observe patients and promptly report changes in their physical or emotional condition to the nursing team
- Accurately document patient care
- Respect patient rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Communicate professionally with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other hospital staff
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient care
What We're Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of customer service experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Professional and courteous approach when working with patients, families, and staff
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability and willingness to float to other hospital units based on health system needs
Previous hospital or healthcare experience is preferred, but not required.
We'll Help You Get Your CNA!
Interested in healthcare but don't have your New York State Certified Nursing Assistant certification yet?
Don't let that stop you from applying!
We offer an opportunity for qualified candidates to obtain their New York State CNA certification FREE OF CHARGE.
It's a great way to get your foot in the door, gain valuable hospital experience, earn your certification, and build a rewarding healthcare career.
Daily Pay Available!
Why wait until payday?
With Daily Pay , you can access your earned wages when you need them, providing additional flexibility and convenience.
Make a Difference Every Shift
Working as a Nursing Assistant is more than a job - you're part of the patient's care team.
You'll have the opportunity to provide comfort, support, and compassionate care to patients during some of their most important moments.
If you're dependable, compassionate, enjoy helping others, and want to build a career in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!
Location: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital – Penn Yan, NY
Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career as a Nursing Assistant!
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