Summary Job Description: The Nursing Assistant supports the nursing team by assisting with resident care, monitoring health concerns, maintaining medical supplies, and helping to facilitate daily medical operations. The role ensures that youth receive basic health support in alignment with OCFS, DOH, and agency protocols. The Nursing Assistant contributes to a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all residents.
About Little Flower Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929.
Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services.
Principle Responsibilities • Assist nurses with basic resident care including vital signs, weight checks, monitoring symptoms, and general comfort support • Support medication administration workflows including preparation and documentation under nursing supervision • Maintain medical rooms, supplies, equipment, and cleanliness standards • Escort residents to appointments, internal clinics, or external providers as needed • Support infection control procedures and safety protocols • Assist with documentation tasks including filing, preparing packets, and updating records under supervision • Communicate resident concerns promptly to nursing staff • Support health education activities and wellness routines • Respond to routine and urgent needs under direction of a nurse
Required Qualifications and Experience • High school diploma required • Certified Nursing Assistant credential preferred but not required depending on program regulations • Ability to follow instructions, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively • Basic knowledge of health and safety practices
Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
Travel Requirements This position offers a full-time, in-person schedule and may require occasional local travel.
Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. Johns Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.
Accessibility Some job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.