CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Rehab Support

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine care to ill and disabled residents within the Long-Term Care Facility. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and daily living activities under supervision of nursing staff.

The position emphasizes compassion, dependability, and teamwork, with a focus on maintaining safety, cleanliness, and comfort for patients and residents in a demanding health care environment.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Certified Nursing Assistant Certification to practice in New York State.
• Ability to read and understand English; follow oral and written instructions.
• Willingness to perform unpleasant tasks; dependability and patience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and residents with personal hygiene tasks.
• Turn and position patients; assist with transferring and ambulation.
• Pass bed pans and assist incontinent patients.
• Assist in feeding and meal setup; maintain clean eating areas.
• Respond to patient requests and provide assistance.
• Support therapeutic activities and range of motion exercises.
• Participate in activity programs as needed.
• Prepare deceased patients and transport to morgue; report changes to supervisor.
• Ensure rooms are clean, labeled, and safe; manage linen and toiletries.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Empathy

Light housekeeping

Infection control

English comprehension

Education

CNA certification NYS

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine care to ill and disabled residents within the Long-Term Care Facility. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and daily living activities under supervision of nursing staff.

The position emphasizes compassion, dependability, and teamwork, with a focus on maintaining safety, cleanliness, and comfort for patients and residents in a demanding health care environment.