Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Evening Shift

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ECMC is seeking a Non-Licensed Clinical Staff-LTC member to assist residents and patients with daily care at our Long-Term Care Facility. Duties include personal hygiene, feeding support, turning and positioning, and assisting with mobility under supervision of nursing staff.

Candidates should hold a NY CNA certification, be able to read and follow instructions, work well in a team, and maintain a compassionate, clean, and safe environment for residents in a 24/7 care setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess NY CNA certification.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand English; communicate with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks and dressing.
• Turn and position patients; assist with transferring and mobility.
• Pass and empty bedpans and maintain cleanliness of patients and rooms.
• Assist with feeding and meal setup; monitor intake and nutrition.
• Provide basic direct care under supervision of nursing staff.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

English reading

First aid knowledge

Light housekeeping

Empathy

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (New York)

Job description

Job Category: Non-Licensed Clinical Staff-LTC

Requisition Number: CERTI005415

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

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

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