Nurse Assistant Float KMH

Catholic Health; Village of Kenmore (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in THRIVE program

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Assistant at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. The position involves assisting professional caregivers to meet patient needs, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and performing various patient care activities.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, preferably with previous Nurse Assistant experience. The hours are from 7:00am to 7:00pm with rotation on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited course for nursing assistance is preferred.
• Previous Nurse Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional caregivers in meeting patient needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Function under the supervision of professional nurses.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of accredited nursing assistance course

Job description

Facility

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Shift

Shift 1

Status

Full Time (FTE: 0.920000)

Bargaining Unit

UFCW Local 1

Exempt from Overtime

No

Work Schedule

Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours

7:00am to 7:00pm

Summary

The Nurse Assistant (NA) provides basic care to patients by assisting professional patient caregivers in meeting identified needs of patients. Performs various patient care activities and provides related non-professional services as required to meet the personal and comfort needs of patients. Maintains a clean, safe, and neat environment. Functions under the supervision of the professional nurse. Performs duties of the job in accordance with hospital policy, standards of care, and procedures. This position is eligible to participate in the THRIVE program that provides education and a Workforce Coach to support the employee through their first year of employment.

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited course for nursing assistance preferred

Experience

• Previous Nurse Assistant experience preferred

Special Requirements (Technical/Physical)

• Physical activity includes balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and heavy work

Working Conditions

• Subject to inside environmental conditions