Nurse Assistant 5MW MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse. This day shift role offers steady hours and a chance to contribute to a safe, clean environment.

You will assist with patient mobility, hygiene, and comfort, perform basic nursing tasks, and communicate changes to the nursing team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Ability to read with comprehension and maintain computer literacy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mental and physical health

Safety awareness

Team support

Computer literacy

Reading comprehension

Education

High School or GED

BLS within six months of hire/transfer

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 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.

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