Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Night Shift

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ECMC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Full-Time Non-Licensed Clinical Staff-LTC on-site position. The role includes routine care for ill and disabled residents under nursing supervision, with duties such as personal hygiene, feeding assistance, transfers, and mobility support.

Minimum qualifications require a New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and ability to read and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Possession of a New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification at time of appointment and ongoing maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow care plans and policies.
• Team-oriented with empathy and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and residents with personal hygiene tasks and dressing.
• Turn and position patients and residents; assist with transferring, ambulating, and transporting.
• Assist in feeding, tray setup, and nourishment administration; maintain feeding areas.
• Provide bedpan/urinal care and assist incontinent patients as needed.
• Observe changes in patient condition and report to supervisor.
• Help with housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe care environment.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Job Category: Non-Licensed Clinical Staff-LTC

Requisition Number: CERTI005443

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Botanical Gardens
Buffalo, NY 14215, USA

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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