Nurse Assistant 5ME MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist patients with daily living activities and provide nursing care under the supervision of the RN in charge. This role supports a safe, clean environment and includes evening and night shifts with weekend and holiday rotation.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and BLS within six months of hire. No prior experience is required. It is a full-time, 0.94 FTE position with hours 7:00pm–7:15am.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under supervision of the RN.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Full Time FTE: 0.940000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Evenings Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00pm - 7:15am

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