Patient Care Assistant

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health's Buffalo General Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care during 7p–7a shifts in a busy acute care environment.

Under supervision of licensed professionals, you will perform non-licensed tasks, support patient comfort, and assist with routine care activities while maintaining high standards of professionalism and compassion in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Ability to communicate information obtained from patients.
• Ability to maintain high standards of care under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive patient care in an acute care setting under supervision of licensed staff.
• Assists with direct and indirect care activities and non-licensed tasks.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Department : BGMC Nursing 14N

Location: Buffalo General Medical Center

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 7p-7a

Shift 3

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant provides comprehensive patient care related to direct or indirect care activities and non-licensed skills performed under the supervision of a licensed professional in an acute care patient environment.

Education And Credentials

High school diploma or equivalency required.

Experience

Ability to properly communicate information obtained from patients. Ability to implement high standards of care within the confinements of their position. Ability to responsibly maintain composure and effectiveness in stressful situations.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 69.00

FTE: 0.920000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required : No

With Rotation

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U08 - SEIU 1199 BGH Service Workers

Requisition ID# : 22503

Grade : S5A

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 20.94 - $27.65

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!