Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Evening Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY seeks a compassionate certified nursing assistant for long-term care duties. You will assist residents with hygiene, feeding, transfers and mobility under supervision, ensuring safety and comfort. The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and reliable, empathetic patient care.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required to practice in New York State at time of appointment and during duration of appointment.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team and maintain a cheerful, supportive attitude.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care, first aid and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks and activities of daily living.
• Aid in dressing, feeding, transferring, and mobility as directed.
• Position and turn patients; transport as needed within the facility.
• Assist with bedpan use, toileting, and sanitation; maintain clean patient areas.
• Support and participate in rehabilitation activities and therapy exercises.
• Observe changes in patient condition and report to supervisor.
• Ensure proper handling of linens, clothing and patient belongings.

Skills

CNA Certification

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Dependability

Reading Instructions

Aseptic Techniques

First Aid

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (New York)

Job description

Job Details

HOURLY RANGE: $19.89 - $26.23

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing routine and semi-skilled tasks in the overall care of the physically ill, physically disabled and mentally incapacitated residents and patients at the Long-Term Care Facility of the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The activities performed support the daily functions and operations of an assigned unit or area. Work is performed under the direct supervision of professional or para-professional nursing staff in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, State and Federal authorities as well as accepted standards of practice. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Performs or assists patients and residents in performing personal hygiene tasks, assists with dressing, giving
• treatments or other care activities;
• Turns and positions patients and residents; assists in transferring, ambulating and transporting;
• Passes and empties bed pans and urinals and provides proper care for incontinent patients and residents;
• Assists in feeding including passing and collecting trays and nourishments, setting up meals and adaptive eating
• equipment, feeding patients and residents, cleaning patients and residents after eating and cleaning eating area;
• Responds to patients’ and residents’ request for assistance;
• Provides therapeutic assistance such as range of motion exercises, assists with occupational and physical therapy
• exercises, utilizes and applies adaptive equipment such as leggings, splints, wedges and antiembolic stockings;
• Assists and participates with activity programs;
• Prepares deceased persons and transports body to morgue;
• Observes and reports changes in patient’s and resident’s physical condition or behavior to appropriate supervisor;
• Distributes clean linens, makes beds and distributes toiletries;
• Assures patients’ and residents’ room is clean, neat and safe, ensures proper labeling and storage of clothing and
• personal items and launders personal clothing.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Characteristics

• Working knowledge of the techniques involved in feeding, bathing and caring for the ill or infirm; working
• knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques used in avoiding infection and contamination of equipment and supplies;
• working knowledge of first aid; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read and
• understand English; ability to create a cheerful and optimistic attitude in residents and patients; ability to get along
• well with others and work as a team member; ability to perform light housekeeping and cleaning tasks; willingness to
• perform unpleasant tasks; dependability; patience; empathy; capable of performing the essential functions of the
• position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant Certification to practice in New York State at time of appointment and
• maintenance throughout duration of appointment
• CNA