Nurse Assistant 5ME MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo within Catholic Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist patients with daily living activities and provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role operates in an evenings/night shift with weekend and holiday rotation, scheduled 7:00pm to 7:15am.

High School or GED required; BLS certification within 6 months of hire. No prior experience needed; strong focus on safety and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• BLS within six (6) months of hire/transfer
• No prior experience needed

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and nursing care under RN supervision.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High School or GED

BLS within six (6) months of hire/transfer

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