Nurse Assistant 5 NORTH - CENTER MHB

Catholic Health System; Buffalo (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Buffalo is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily patient activities and provide nursing care under supervision. Ideal candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED and demonstrate a desire to assist acute care patients, with safety awareness emphasized. This full-time position offers the potential for impactful patient interactions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within six months.
• No prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Provide nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Mental and physical health

Desire to meet acute care patients' needs

Continuous awareness of safety measures

Computer literacy

Education

High School or GED

BLS certification within six months

Job description

Salary: 17.48-21.81 USD

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 0.920000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

7:00am-7:00pm

Summary:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patients and/or nursing unit.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School or GED
• BLS within six (6) months of hire/transfer

EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of acute care patients
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
• To assist other hospital staff in direct patient care
• Computer literate Ability to read with comprehension

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
• Obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment
• May also be exposed to communicable diseases