Patient Care Assistant - Day Shift (Full-Time)

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is seeking a nursing aide to assist patients with daily living activities and support the care team in a non-acute unit. The role involves ensuring patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness under the direction of the Registered Nurse in charge.

The position is full-time, days with weekend and holiday rotation, hours 7:00am-7:15pm, and requires a High School diploma or GED with BLS readiness within six months of hire. No prior nursing experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire/transfer.
• Ability to read with comprehension and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment under supervision of RN.

Skills

Safety awareness

ADL assistance

Reading comprehension

Computer literate

Team support

Safety protocols

Education

High School or GED

BLS within six months

Job description

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is seeking a nursing aide to assist patients with daily living activities and support the care team in a non-acute unit. The role involves ensuring patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness under the direction of the Registered Nurse in charge.

The position is full-time, days with weekend and holiday rotation, hours 7:00am-7:15pm, and requires a High School diploma or GED with BLS readiness within six months of hire. No prior nursing experience is required.