Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provide basic patient care and activities of daily living (ADLs) under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) to support comfort, dignity, and safety
• Assistwith nutrition and hydration needs by opening containers, cutting food, or feeding patients as directed by the RN to promote adequate intake
• Accurately measure andtimelyrecord clinical data in an electronic health record (vital signs, weight, intake/output),promptly communicatingchanges to the RN according to unit standards
• Support safe mobility, ambulation, positioning, and transfers usingappropriate techniquesto promote comfort and help prevent complications (e.g., skin breakdown)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment by performing patient rounding, responding to call lights, and ensuring rooms and supplies support a positive patient experience
• Document patient care activities and observations per unit guidelines using required tools/systems, ensuring clear handoffs and continuity of care 
• Perform Unit Secretary and clerical duties when assigned (e.g., answering phones,maintainingrecords, supporting unit workflow) to keep operations running smoothly

Scope and Impact:

• Contribute directly to patient experience and unit outcomes by delivering consistent bedside support across acute care and procedural environments under RN supervision
• Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions, balancing multiple patient and unit needs whilemaintainingaccuracy and compassion 
• Use judgment within defined role parameters to recognize and escalate patient concerns, changes, or safety risks promptly through established communication channels
• Strengthen team-based care by collaborating with nurses and interdisciplinary partners to support safe,timelypatient flow and a well-coordinated unit environment

Compliance and Professional:

• Follow organizational policies, Nursing Division standards, and New York State-aligned role expectations for unlicensed assistive patient care underappropriate supervision
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality bycomplying withHIPAA requirements and usingappropriate discretionin documentation and communication 
• Apply infection prevention and control practices including hand hygiene,appropriate PPEuse, and safe cleaning/disinfection routines to reduce risk of exposure and transmission
• Complete required onboarding, education, and competency validations within established timelines, including CPR certification within the requiredtimeframeapplicable to the assigned unit
• Use safe patient handling and ergonomic practices and follow departmental safety principles to prevent injury andmaintaina safe care environment
• Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations

Additional Expectations:

• Create a caring, healing environment through human connection by listening, responding promptly, and communicating with empathy—because every interaction can ease a patient’s day
• Support a culture of belonging and shared purpose by helping coworkers succeed,participatingin unit teamwork, and contributing to continuous improvement in daily care delivery
• Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions
• Execute responsibilitiesin accordance withorganizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Performadditionalresponsibilities asto meet department and organizational needs

Position Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• Vocational Diploma/Certificate in Nurse Aide studies
• NYSDOH Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)credential
• Up to 1 year of related experience in a role or field that provides transferable skills or knowledge relevant to the position
• Up to 1 year of healthcare experience working in the healthcare industry in any job function
• Up to 1 year of experience in the same work environment or setting (hospital, practice, department/division)
• Up to 1 year of customer/patient-facing experience directly interacting and communicating with the public