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Description Job Title: Nurse's Aide- Medical Surgical-Mount Sinai Queens-Full Time-Evenings Assists nursing personnel in provision of basic care for patients and necessary unit tasks and functions in compliance with The Nurse Connection policies, and procedures, applicable health care standards and New York State Department of Health. Responsibilities Patient Care Personal care functions including: Bathing (bed, tub, shower or sponge bath), Skin Care, Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet), Grooming (shampoo, nailcare & shaving), Oral Hygiene (denture care), Assist with dressing and undressing Assists with feeding of patients. Measuring and recording intake and output. Weigh patients using upright, chair and bed scale. Assists in turning and positioning of patients. Proper transfer techniques. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, splints, oxygen). Helps keep patients’ rooms clean and supplied. Make and change beds (unoccupied and occupied). Transports patients, supplies and equipment as needed. Assists nurses and other personnel as needed. Ambulate ...