Job Overview
Job TitleNurse Assistant
Job TypeOther
Offered Salary$40,000
LocationBuffalo, NY
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Job Description
Nurse Assistant
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Part Time w/Benefits
FTE: 0.626660
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings 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
- Assists patients with daily living activities.
- Provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment.
- Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
- High School or GED
- BLS within six (6) months of hire/transfer
- No prior experience needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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.
- Ability 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.
Key skills/competency
- Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Nursing Assistance
- Safety Measures
- Communication
- Teamwork
- BLS Certification
- Computer Literacy
- Stress Management
- Cost-Effectiveness
How to Get Hired at Catholic Health
- Tailor your resume: Highlight patient care, ADLs, and safety skills.
- Express your passion: Show genuine desire to help patients at Catholic Health.
- Highlight relevant skills: Emphasize communication, teamwork, and computer literacy.
- Prepare for interview: Be ready to discuss stress management and problem-solving.
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