Nurse Assistant 5ME MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a patient care assistant to support daily living activities for non‑acute patients. This role operates under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, with shifts spanning days and evenings and rotating weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and contributing to a team focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; BLS must be obtained within 6 months.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to read with comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Provide nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Maintain safe and clean environment; support in patient care by the nursing unit.

Skills

Stamina

Mobility

Safety awareness

Team assistance

Computer literacy

Reading comprehension

Education

High School or GED

BLS within six months

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 0.940000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00am - 7:15pm

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.

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