Weekend Patient Care Tech I - Start Your Nursing Path

Highmark Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a part-time nurse aide to provide direct patient care and assist the Registered Nurse in caring for patients in stable condition and during acutely ill scenarios. You will document care, participate in rounds, and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.

This role emphasizes basic nursing procedures, patient comfort, infection control, and accurate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures. (30%)
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. (30%)
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%)
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN in progress

Job description

Highmark Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a part-time nurse aide to provide direct patient care and assist the Registered Nurse in caring for patients in stable condition and during acutely ill scenarios. You will document care, participate in rounds, and help with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.

This role emphasizes basic nursing procedures, patient comfort, infection control, and accurate communication with patients and families.