Nurse's Aide - Infant/Toddler
About the job
- Prior relevant job experience in a pediatric setting is preferred, but not required.
- Weekend and holiday commitment is required.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to work long shifts, including nights and weekends, while maintaining a high level of care.
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition patients safely, often with the aid of equipment such as lifts or slings.
- Ability to handle and operate medical equipment and perform tasks such as taking vital signs or administering medications.
- Must be able to move or lift equipment and patients weighing a minimum of 35–40 pounds.
- Must exhibit fine motor coordination in manipulating biomedical equipment such as thermometers and scissors.
- Maintain the unit and patients’ rooms in compliance with regulatory agency codes and standards; obtain, record, and report vital signs to the registered nurse.
- Change patients to and from adaptive equipment as recommended or directed by therapists or the registered nurse, and maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Assist with or perform predetermined treatment procedures and feed or assist patients with feeding during meals and snacks.
- Assist patients with diapering, toileting, and showers as necessary; reposition assigned patients to promote skin integrity, muscle tone, and body alignment; maintain hand hygiene and adhere to patient-specific precautions.
- Maintain professional boundaries and assist the nurse during emergency situations.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Pre-Physician Assistant or Physician Assistant, Pre-Medical, or Pre-Physical Therapy program.
- Candidates with New York State Patient Care Technician and/or Medical Assistant licenses, or commensurate experience, will also be considered.
- New York State Certified Nurse's Aide students can be placed in the Long-Term Care Unit.
About the company
Blythedale Children's Hospital in Westchester County, New York specializes in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating children with complex medical needs through coordinated inpatient and ambulatory programs. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams that coordinate medical treatment with rehabilitation and family-centered support across hospital and clinic settings. It differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on complex pediatric cases and by offering integrated, multi-disciplinary programs that link inpatient and outpatient services under one institution. The goal is to improve health outcomes for these children while providing families with accessible, comprehensive resources and programs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1891
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 donor events raised money, including $750,000 at the Pops Memorial Golf Outing.
- Blythedale’s 2024 Form 990 shows $6.4 million net income and $250.5 million assets.
- 2026 media coverage of child recoveries strengthens referrals, philanthropy, and employer brand.
What critics are saying
- Medicaid cuts threaten reimbursement, pressuring a $115.5 million 2024 revenue base.
- Larry Levine retired in 2025; Dr. Nathaniel Beers started November 2025, creating transition risk.
- ProPublica lists a 2024 negligence case, and care failures damage trust quickly.
What makes Blythedale Children's Hospital unique
- New York State’s only independent specialty children’s hospital, serving medically complex children.
- Only 14 specialty children’s hospitals nationally, with New York’s largest pediatric therapy department.
- Dedicated post-acute pediatric brain injury unit and ventilator-weaning expertise differentiate Blythedale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Safe Work Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Professional Development Budget