CNA: Compassionate Long-Term Care Support

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support care for residents and patients in the Long-Term Care Facility. Tasks include assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and activities under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety.

The role requires a NYS CNA certification, the ability to follow instructions, teamwork, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Applicants must adhere to infection control and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess NYS Certified Nursing Assistant Certification at time of appointment and maintain it.
• Ability to read and understand English; follow oral and written instructions; work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and other care tasks.
• Turn, position, transfer, ambulate and transport residents.
• Assist with feeding, including passing trays and nourishing patients.
• Provide range of motion and therapeutic assistance as directed.
• Prepare deceased persons and transport to morgue.
• Observe changes in patient condition and report to supervisor.
• Distribute linens, make beds, and keep rooms clean and safe.
• Launder personal clothing and manage proper clothing storage.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Dependability

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support care for residents and patients in the Long-Term Care Facility. Tasks include assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and activities under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety.

The role requires a NYS CNA certification, the ability to follow instructions, teamwork, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Applicants must adhere to infection control and facility policies.